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GARCIA DE BENABARRE, Pedro ( -1496). Herod s
GARCIA DE BENABARRE, Pedro ( -1496). Herods Banquet. Altarpiece of Saint John. c. 1470. Detail of Salome with John the Baptists head. International gothic. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. Lerida. Church of St. Joan del Mercat
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Altar Piece Banquet Barcelona Catalonia Garcia Herods Lerida Pedro Salome Tempera
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This intriguing detail is taken from the 'Herod's Banquet' altarpiece, a masterpiece of International Gothic art created around 1470 by Pedro Garcia de Benabarre. The painting is housed in the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, and was originally commissioned for the Church of St. Joan del Mercat in Lerida. The scene depicted in this detail shows Salome, the daughter of Herodias, holding the severed head of John the Baptist on a silver platter. According to the biblical account, Salome danced for Herod Antipas and, as her reward, requested the head of John the Baptist, who had denounced her mother's marriage to her stepfather. Garcia de Benabarre expertly captures the macabre and unsettling nature of the moment. Salome's expression is one of triumph and satisfaction, while the head of John the Baptist appears serene and almost peaceful, despite the grisly circumstances. The use of tempera on wood gives the painting a rich, textured quality, with intricate details that bring the figures to life. The 'Herod's Banquet' altarpiece is a testament to the artistic skill and creativity of Pedro Garcia de Benabarre, and a reminder of the complex and often dark stories found in religious art of the late medieval period. This detail of Salome and John the Baptist's head offers a glimpse into the intrigue and drama that unfolds in the larger composition, making it a fascinating and captivating work of art.
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