John The Baptist Scolding Herod And Herodias For Their Adultery, 1435
by Tommaso Masolino Da Panicale
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John The Baptist Scolding Herod And Herodias For Their Adultery, 1435
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Tommaso Masolino Da Panicale
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Painting - Painting
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From the Life of St John Baptist (fresco) commssioned by Cardinal Branda Castiglione (1350-1443)
Salome danced seductively for King Herod and as a reward was granted a wish. Urged on by her mother Herodias, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist, who had criticized Herodias’ adultery with the king.
Cycle de la vie de saint Jean-Baptiste.
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January 20th, 2023
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