Onthoofding van Johannes de Doper 1581 - 1656

"Onthoofding van Johannes de Doper" (Beheading of John the Baptist), is a 17th-century etching by Nicolaes de Bruyn, depicting the biblical scene of the execution of John the Baptist. The artwork shows John kneeling in a prison cell, surrounded by soldiers and Herodias. The use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and powerful scene, emphasizing the tragic fate of John. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the detailed and expressive style of Northern Renaissance art.