Death of John the Baptist.
The account is given in Mark 6:14-29.
Reni, Plate 82, represents the daughter of Herodius bearing John's head to her mother. At Herod's command a soldier had brought it in a charger, and given it to the damsel. (Verse 28.)
Head of John the Baptist in a Charger.
Plate 82. Head of John the Baptist in a Charger. Guido Reni. 1575-1642.