Salomé with the head of John the Baptist, Salomé 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 Salomé 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. Salomé is presented here as an Eastern princess. She

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