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The Head of Saint John the Baptist Presented to Salome
Peter Paul Rubens
1609 · Oil Paint, Panel
A powerful and visceral Baroque masterpiece by Rubens depicting the dramatic biblical conclusion of Saint John the Baptist.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This 1609 oil on panel painting by Peter Paul Rubens captures the intense drama of the biblical narrative with characteristic Baroque energy. The composition features a striking contrast between the richly garbed Salome and the raw, muscular depiction of the figures, rendered with Rubens' legendary technical mastery.
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