The painting depicts a woman with dark, curly hair wearing a white dress, holding a tray with a severed head of a man. The woman's hair is adorned with a red flower. She holds the tray with her left hand and a sword with a red handle in her right hand. The severed head on the tray has long, dark hair and a beard. The background features several tree trunks and various green plants. The scene appears to be set outdoors. The title of the painting is "Salomé" and the artist is Luc-Olivier Merson.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 512 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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