"The beheading of St. John the Baptist(1608)", Caravaggio

About the Artwork

“The Beheading of St. John the Baptist” (1608) by the Italian Baroque master Caravaggio is a monumental oil painting that plunges viewers into a world of raw emotion, power, and human cruelty. Measuring an impressive 12 feet by 17 feet, this masterpiece dominates any space it graces. The vivid reds and warm yellows, typical of the Baroque period, create a dramatic contrast through chiaroscuro—the interplay of light and shadow. The scene unfolds: John the Baptist, kneeling in resignation, awaits his fate. Salome, holding a golden platter, stands nearby, ready to receive his severed head. Herodias, perhaps realizing the gravity of the execution, gazes on in shock. The executioner, dagger drawn, prepares to finish the beheading. Caravaggio’s signature realism captures every detail—the blood spilling from John’s throat, the anguish etched on faces, and the empty space that amplifies the tension.

Product Specifications

• Built Solid and Ready to Hang
• Artist-Grade Canvas Fade-Resistant Archival Inks
• Patented, Warp-Resistant Construction Hard-Sealed Back (No Dust or Staples)
• Printed and assembled in the USA

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