The head of John the Baptist is brought to Herod at the feast. Etching by G.W.L. after J. Gossaert.
- Gossaert, Jan, approximately 1478-approximately 1532.
- Reference:
- 22639i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Mark 6.17-29. Through the window soldiers gather around the executioner who withdraws his long sword from John's torso. A centurion places the head on a charger. In the left middleground Salome (or Herodias?) enters the room holding the head of the Baptist. Herodias (or Salome?) sits with Herod at the table. On the right a servant pours wine into a goblet. Four men watch the scene from behind a wall. Herod looks sickly and fingers the jewels braided around his mantle. A dog loiters in the foreground
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image diameter 23.5 cm
Lettering
GWL. Van Leyden pinxt.
Creator/production credits
Described in the British Museum online catalogue as being by G.W.L. (name unknown) after a stained glass window by Jan Gossaert
Reference
Wellcome Collection 22639i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores