Salome by Oscar Wilde, Illustrated by Gustave Moreau and Aubrey Beardsley

The one-act play by Oscar Wilde, with illustrations. Salome re-enacts and interprets the biblical story that leads to the death of John the Baptist (Jokanaan). After enticing Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, by dancing the dance of the seven veils, Salome is granted a wish by her enamoured audience. Herod is soon dismayed when she asks for the head of the prophet on a silver platter. p. 56