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Guido Reni, Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1639–42

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Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist

Guido Renic. 1639–42Oil on canvas248.5 × 174 cm

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Guido Reni

1575–1642

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Salome with the Head of Saint John the BaptistGuido Reni · c. 1639–42 · Pyeongye
About this work
Artist
Guido Reni · 1575–1642
Date
c. 1639–42
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
248.5 × 174 cm
Culture
Italy
Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago
Image
Original long edge 20485px · shown at 2560px
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