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The Beheading of John the Baptist
etching and drypoint, 1640
John the Baptist, one of the proclaimers of the coming of the Messiah, was venerated by the people as a prophet. He was imprisoned when he publicly criticized King Herod’s incestuous marriage. At Herod’s birthday banquet, the king’s daughter Salome danced so beautifully that he granted her a wish. She asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. And so it came to pass.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-165
- Dimensionsheight 127 mm x width 102 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en droge naald



















