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Salome Dancing Before Herod

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Karel van Mander I

National Gallery of Art

This drawing features a court scene with elaborately dressed figures in an opulent interior setting. In the foreground, two figures in ornate clothing are holding a significant object. To the left, a panel of authorities with unique attire is seated at a table. The backdrop includes a rich, patterned curtain. To the right and in the background, there is a window and a smaller scene with multiple figures. The composition conveys a mix of formal grandeur and intrigue.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1592
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5192 × 3417 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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