Salom?with the head of John the Baptist; Salom?is the daughter of Herodias and Herod Philip. Her mother wanted to remarry Herod Antipas. The preacher John the Baptist had condemned this marriage and was imprisoned on it. On his birthday; Herod Antipas promised to give Salom?what she wanted when she danced for him. Her mother Herodias urged her to ask the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Against his will; Herod kept his promise. After the dance; the severed head was carried on a saucer. New Testament; Matthew 14: 6-11; Mark 6: 14-29. Salom?is presented here as an Eastern princess. She looks away from the dish in her hands; which she will give to her mother. The head of John the Baptist lies in a pool of blood on the saucer and is covered with a white cloth; which nevertheless clearly shows the contours of his face. Salome with the head of John the Baptist on a dish; Jan Adam Kruseman (signed by artist); Haarlem; c. 1861; oil paint (paint); canvas; h 120 cm x w 90 cm d 16 cm