Onthoofding van Johannes de Doper 1617

"Onthoofding van Johannes de Doper" is a 1617 etching by Dutch artist Dietrich Krüger. The print depicts the beheading of John the Baptist, a key figure in the New Testament. The scene is framed by an archway, with a group of figures looking on. John kneels with his head on a block, while the executioner raises a sword, his back turned to the viewer. The etching is a powerful depiction of a religious scene, capturing the moment of John's martyrdom. The use of shadow and light adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. The etching is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.