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The Beheading of John the Baptist
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The Beheading of John the Baptist

Israhel van Meckenem · 1455 - 1503 · engraving; paper

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

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Representation of the beheading of John the Baptist. On the left Salome receives the head of John from the executioner, the bleeding body of the Baptist at their feet. On the right Salome offers the head to Herodias, seated at the table next to Herod.

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Credit lineDe onthoofding van Johannes de Doper. 1455 - 1503. Israhel van Meckenem. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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