Title

The beheading of John the Baptist, 1625-1630. Creator: Giuseppe Caletti.

Caption

The beheading of John the Baptist, 1625-1630. Plate 12 of series ' Esemplari per facilitar gli amatori del disegno' (Specimens to make drawing for enthusiasts easier) and corresponds to a booklet of thirteen, dedicated to Roberto Canonici. It depicts an ugly and brutal executioner - almost certainly influenced by earlier German 'Little Master' printmakers - holding up the head of St John the Baptist to the beautifully dressed, rather stiffly posed Salome, who holds a metal charger to accommodate it.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM24A24_232

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NA

Property release

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License type

Rights managed

Available size

58,1Mb (6,8Mb) / 13,6in x 16,5in / 4093 x 4960 (300dpi)

Keywords

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