Salome Collection

BEARDSLEY: SALOME. The Black Cape. Pen-and-ink drawing by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

WILDE: SALOME. The Climax. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John
Pier Francesco Sacchi, called Il Pavese (1485-1528). Italian Renaissance painter. Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John and the Donor or Patron, 1514. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin

Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)
Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Beardsley / Salome / Head
The dancers reward : the head on a platter

Scenes from the death of St. John the Baptist, relief from a capital (stone)
XIR86203 Scenes from the death of St. John the Baptist, relief from a capital (stone) by French School, (12th century); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

The Climax, c1893. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax, c1893. An illustration for Oscar Wildes Salome. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Mr Malcolm Scott as Salome
Mr Malcolm Scott, Robert Falcon Scotts Brother (!!). Scott was one of the most famous female impersonators. He started his career as a straight actor at the Theatre Royal in Margate in 1886 but soon

The Peacock Skirt, an illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898). Date: 1894

Maud Allan Salome
Maud Allan dancing during a performance at the Varietes, Paris

Play / Wilde / Salome
The dancers reward: the head on a platter. Maud Allan holds the head of Johannen. Date: 1907

Salome
7110997 Salome by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); 38.3x23.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

CERUTTI
TERESA CERUTTI Italian singer, as Salome in Strausss opera

England / Britwell Salome
A pretty corner Britwell Salome, a charming village in Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

Female Type / Poiret Dress
Elegant young woman, happy to be wearing an evening dress by Paul Poiret

Strauss / Salome / At NY Met
Salome performs her dance of the seven veils during a production at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, in 1907

English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon
FLO4562898 English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon, 1821

Hedwiga Reicher, German actress (b/w photo)
8635379 Hedwiga Reicher, German actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedwiga Reicher (1884-1971), German actress in the play

Salome (Indian ink on paper)
8683486 Salome (Indian ink on paper) by Bonzagni, Aroldo (1887-1918); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: "Salome", by Aroldo Bonzagni (1887 - 1918)

Princess Salome, Jewish Princess. Illustration by Edmund (Edmond) Dulac (1882-1953), 1911 (lithograph)
GIA4732842 Princess Salome, Jewish Princess. Illustration by Edmund (Edmond) Dulac (1882-1953), 1911 (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Salome)

Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c.1620. Creator: Rustici, Francesco (around 1575-1626)
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c.1620. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626. Creator: Frans Francken II
The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626

Salome, c1896. Creator: Wilhelm Volz
Salome, c1896. Volume, number, page: 2, no. 3 (1896); following page 184

Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Enter Herodias, c1893

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1524. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1524

The Lamentation of Christ, c.1530-c.1540. Creator: Cornelis Buys the Younger
The Lamentation of Christ, c.1530-c.1540

Salomé with the head of John the Baptist, c.1861. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c.1861

Salome Dancing for Herod, 1634-1672. Creator: Hans Horions
Salome Dancing for Herod, 1634-1672. Other Title(s): Salome Dancing for Herod

Herodias Receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1511. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Herodias Receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1511. Private Collection

Costume design for the play Salomé by O. Wilde, c. 1912. Creator: Bakst, Léon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the play Salome by O. Wilde, c. 1912. Private Collection

Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Creator: Beardsley, Aubrey
Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Private Collection

The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835. Creator: Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835

Salomé, c.1540. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-1586)
Salome, c.1540. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Salome Dancing Before Herod, c.1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Salome Dancing Before Herod, c.1592

Beheading of St. John the Baptist, n.d. Creator: Master of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Beheading of St. John the Baptist, n.d

the literary critics
Michael Allmaier

The Feast of Herod
PHD29388 The Feast of Herod by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; (add.info.: head of John the Baptist; ); German, out of copyright

Herod's Banquet: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato. Prato Cathedral

Panel representing the moment when the head of St. John the Baptist is offered to Herod. Sculpted work by Donatello, belonging to the Baptismal Font of the Baptistery of Siena

The Decollation of Saint John, drawing by Alonso Cano, found in the Room of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence

The southern door of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, in Florence, with the sculpture by Vincenzo Danti depicting the Beheading of St

The Deposition of Christ and Salome Bringing the Head of John the Baptist to Herodia, mosaics by the Venetian School, in the dome of the Baptistry of Florence

Salome takes the head of St. John the Baptist to Herod; Baptistry mosaic, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica, Baptistry Mosaic Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Salom, detail of the panel representing the offering of St John the Baptist's Head to Herod. Sculptural work by Donatello, part of Baptismal Font in Siena Baptistry Siena Baptistry Low Relief

Detail of a panel representing the moment in which St John the Baptist's head was brought to Herod. Sculptural work by Donatello

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"Salome: A Captivating Tale of Seduction and Power" In the realm of art, it has been a recurring muse, captivating audiences with her allure and enigmatic persona. From Gustav Klimt's mesmerizing portrayal of Judith in 1901 to Artemisia Gentileschi's powerful depiction of Judith and Holofernes in the 17th century, artists have sought to capture the essence of this biblical femme fatale. Oscar Wilde's play "Salome" further immortalized her story, accompanied by Aubrey Beardsley's intricate pen-and-ink drawings that added an extra layer of intrigue. The climactic scene where Salome demands the head of John the Baptist is brought to life through Beardsley's haunting illustrations. Beardsley himself became synonymous with Salome as he delved deeper into her world. His iconic drawing titled "The Black Cape" showcases Salome draped in darkness, exuding an aura both alluring and dangerous, and is through his artistic lens that we witness the complexity behind this infamous character. However, it is not just within art that Salome finds resonance; she permeates various aspects of culture. From Mr Malcolm Scott embodying her on stage to Maud Allan bringing her seductive dance interpretation to life, Salome continues to captivate audiences across different mediums. Even geographically, there are echoes of Salome’s influence - from Britwell Salome in England bearing her name to places like Cerutti evoking a sense of mystery akin to hers. Ultimately, whether portrayed as a symbol for female empowerment or as a cautionary tale about desire gone awry, one thing remains clear – Salome stands as an enduring figure whose allure transcends time and continues to fascinate us all.