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

Albrecht Dürer · 1510 · houtsnede; paper

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

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An executioner places the head of John the Baptist on a plate held by a woman (Salome). The beheaded body of John lies before her on a block.

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Credit lineDe onthoofding van Johannes de Doper. 1510. Albrecht Dürer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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