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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
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·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-1326666-canvas
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Caravaggio
A dramatic Italian Baroque oil on canvas, painted in 1608
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ArtistCaravaggio
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist on canvas
We print The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist in the size you choose and stretch it by hand over an Italian wooden frame. The canvas is made when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
It arrives ready to hang, with nothing else to do. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 6–8 working days.
- Stretched by hand over an Italian wooden frame
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Ready to hang the moment it arrives
