The artwork, titled “Salome,” was created around 1530 by Lucas Cranach the Elder in Germany. This Northern Renaissance religious painting, made with oil on wood, measures 87 by 58 centimeters. Presently, it is housed in the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary.
The artwork depicts Salome, a figure renowned for her role in the biblical tale of John the Baptist. She is adorned in elaborate Renaissance attire, her expression calm and composed. In her hands, she holds a silver platter bearing the severed head of John the Baptist. The background features a detailed landscape, likely of a European locale, characterized by lush greenery, rocky terrains, and a distant castle atop a rugged cliff. The intricate detail and use of lighting highlight the high level of craftsmanship typical of Lucas Cranach the Elder’s work, demonstrating the distinguished style of the Northern Renaissance art movement.
