Feast of Herod
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- 1531 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Wadsworth Atheneum
"Feast of Herod" is a compelling religious painting from the Northern renaissance period, renowned for its detailed realism and vivid storytelling. Executed in oil on wood, the artwork captures the dramatic moment of King Herod's banquet, illustrating the biblical account of John the Baptist’s beheading. The intricate composition reflects the Northern renaissance's attention to meticulous detail and symbolic richness, making it a significant example of religious narrative art from this era.
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