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Painted in 1608, this monumental canvas by Caravaggio emerged from his turbulent period in Malta, where he continued to push the boundaries of Baroque art with his unflinching realism. The scene unfolds in a stark, dimly lit courtyard, where the execution of Saint John the Baptist is depicted with visceral intensity. A muscular executioner bends over the prostrate saint, poised to sever his head, while a young woman holds a golden platter ready. Two distressed onlookers, an older woman covering her face and a bearded man, witness the brutal event. From a barred window above, another figure peers out
Fine Art
·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-1326666-print
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Caravaggio
A dramatic Italian Baroque oil on canvas, painted in 1608
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LineaFine Art
ArtistCaravaggio
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist as a fine art print
We print The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist in the size you choose, with no fixed formats to pick from. Printing starts when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
You choose the material above, from photo paper to rigid panels: it changes how the image reads and how you hang it. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 4–6 working days.
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Photo paper or rigid panel, depending on how you want to hang it
- Printed in Italy after you order
