Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
ca. 1876
Gustave Moreau turns a gruesome biblical tale into a shimmering, jewel-encrusted dream. Here, Salome stands in a heavy, golden gown, casually presenting the severed head of John the Baptist on a silver platter. The glowing halo around the floating head adds a supernatural twist, perfectly capturing the Symbolist movement's love for mystery and the macabre. Moreau was absolutely obsessed with this femme fatale, creating multiple versions of her tragic story where beauty meets death.
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Location: National Gallery, London
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