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The Arrest of John the Baptist
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The Arrest of John the Baptist

Pieter van der Heyden · c. 1540 - 1572 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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John the Baptist is taken prisoner and Herod on his throne gives with downcast eyes order for his beheading. To the right from behind the throne approaches the executioner with his sword.

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Credit lineGevangenneming van Johannes de Doper. c. 1540 - 1572. Pieter van der Heyden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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