“The Feast of Herod: Salome’s Dance (detail),” by Filippo Lippi, dates to circa 1460-1464 and is executed in fresco. This work is emblematic of the Early Renaissance and falls within the genre of religious painting.
The artwork portrays a moment from the biblical narrative of the feast hosted by King Herod, focusing on the dance of Salome. It captures a richly detailed scene, exhibiting Lippi’s mastery of human expression and intricate detailing characteristic of Renaissance art. The figures are clad in period attire, with the central female figure, likely Salome, depicted in mid-dance. The background features architectural elements typical of the period, while the scene unfolds on a vividly patterned floor. The fresco’s composition and realistic portrayals reflect the transition towards more naturalistic and three-dimensional representation in art during the Early Renaissance.
