The Feast of Herod | Lucas Cranach the Elder | 1533

This striking Renaissance composition by Lucas Cranach the Elder depicts the biblical episode of The Feast of Herod, in which Salome presents the severed head of John the Baptist to King Herod. Cranach’s meticulous detail and refined color palette heighten the tension of the scene, transforming a moment of moral corruption and spectacle into a tableau of courtly elegance and restrained horror. The artist’s distinctive German Renaissance style—characterized by crisp contours, luminous tones, and psychological nuance—conveys both the opulence of Herod’s banquet and the moral weight of divine judgment. Painted in 1533, the work reflects Cranach’s enduring fascination with biblical narratives as moral allegories for human vanity and sin.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging