Onthoofding van Jakobus de Meerdere 1580

"Onthoofding van Jakobus de Meerdere" (Beheading of James the Greater) is an etching by Johann Sadeler I, created in 1580. The artwork depicts the biblical story of the execution of Saint James the Greater, brother of John the Apostle, by King Herod Agrippa I. The scene is set in a public square with a crowd of onlookers witnessing the brutal act. Sadeler uses intricate lines and detailed shading to portray the scene with dramatic realism, making it a powerful testament to the artist's skill in the technique. The print is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.