The title of this work of art is called: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist. The painting was created in 1607 in the Baroque period. The Medium for this piece is Oil on Canvas and was painted by an artist named Caravaggio.
Caravaggio was born in 1571 and died at the young age of 38 in 1610. The mood of this painting is very dark and my initial reaction was I thought he was drinking out of a bowl but then on further inspection I realized it was not the case.
What is represented in this painting is a Women holding the head of Saint John the Baptist.
I think the focal point of the painting is head because the women standing beside him is looking at the head so it draws your eyes. I Think this painting is very effective because its simple but it has a deep message.
Some elements of composition this painting has is simplicity because the background is all black. Some elements composition are missing in this painting like the rule of thirds and also there is a cut off limb.
The reason I chose this painting was because there were 2 of us working together and this painting had two subjects.
The culture of era is very religious and this photo has a very important religious figure "Saint John the Baptist"
The Baroque time period was known to have very exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, theater, and music. I think this painting reflects on these characteristics because it is very dramatic and it is easily interpreted.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravaggio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beheading_of_Saint_John_the_Baptist_(Caravaggio)
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