Scuola emiliano-bolognese (XVII) - Salomè riceve la testa...

Italian school, Emiliano-Rolognetic area 17th century (1600/1650) “Salomè riceve la testa di San Giovanni Battista” Oil on canvas / museum work Dimensions: 125 x 97 cm in a later period frame Canvas: 116 x 87 cm Description The painting depicts the biblical episode of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, at the moment immediately following the execution. The executioner, represented as a vigorous, semi-nude male figure, holds the Baptist’s severed head by the hair and is about to lay it in the large basin presented by Salomè. The young Salomè occupies the right side of the composition and is depicted with particular refinement: she wears a sumptuous dress in green and gray tones, embellished with a wide red drapery, and wears a double pearl necklace around her neck. The elegance of the figure and the delicacy of the flesh tone create an intentional contrast with the brutality of the depicted episode. In the foreground lies the decapitated body of the Baptist, while further figures emerge from the shadows on the left side. The scenographic construction, the pronounced chiaroscuro, and the alternation of reds, greens, browns and skin tones give the portrayal a strongly theatrical character. Stylistically, the work appears related to Italian painting of the 17th century, with features that suggest, by attribution, an Emiliano-Romagnan milieu. The monumentality of the figures, the attention to flesh tones and draperies, the narrative mood and the contrast between the idealization of the female figure and greater naturalism of the male figures are coherent with the figurative culture of the seventeenth century. Frame Gilded wooden frame with a modanato profile, inner decoration with a corded motif. It shows abrasions, wear, small losses and alterations of gilding compatible with age and use. The frame appears to be plausibly of a later period compared to the painting and is considered an accessory element of the work. Condition report The work presents in generally good conservation state, given its age. The painting surface shows widespread craquelure of varying patterns and sizes, particularly evident in the flesh tones and the Baptist’s head. Abrasions, localized wear of the painting layer, small losses and surface irregularities are observable. The varnish appears partly oxidized and inhomogeneous, resulting in a general lowering of tonal values, especially in the dark areas and the background. Close-up photographs also reveal a dynamic painting surface and some contraction and settling phenomena of the preparatory and paint layers. *** Photographic note The photographic images of the work were taken with the aid of professional studio lighting and spotlights to improve legibility of the composition, details and painting material. This lighting may cause slight variations in color perception and brightness compared with direct viewing of the work. The photographs are for illustrative and documentary purposes only. The frame is provided free of charge with the work and must therefore be considered an accessory element, not included in the painting’s monetary valuation. Due to the natural fragility of antique gilded frames, any damage, detachment, breakage or losses of parts of the frame occurring during transport or shipping cannot be the subject of reimbursement, indemnity or dispute regarding the value of the work. The packing will, however, be prepared with the utmost care to ensure, as far as possible, safe transport. Shipped insured Attribution Expert Evaluation *** For historical interest reasons the work cannot be shipped outside the European Community / insured shipment in a wooden crate

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