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    Object: RS 95, Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640), Schelte à Bolswert (1581 - 1659), Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers
    Peter Paul Rubens

    Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

    Dimensions
    35.1 x 45 cm
    Material / Technique
    paper/engraving
    Category:
    Rubens prints
    prints, photographs
    Location: R 316 Rubens Cabinet
    Artist
    Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)
    Engraver
    Schelte à Bolswert (1581 - 1659)

    About the object

    Salome danced so enchantingly for King Herod that he promised to give her anything she wanted. On the advice of her mother, she asked for the death of John the Baptist. Herod granted her wish and had John’s head brought to her. Salome represents an anti-heroine, because she uses beauty and cunning to bring about a cruel injustice.