Martelaarschap van Johannes 1576 - 1646

"Martelaarschap van Johannes" is an etching by an anonymous artist depicting the martyrdom of John the Baptist. Created between 1576 and 1646, the artwork shows John being beheaded by a group of soldiers, while a figure in the background witnesses the scene. The dramatic scene, with its focus on the suffering of the saint, is typical of religious artwork of the period. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small yet powerful work that highlights the artist’s skill in capturing the emotion and drama of the scene. The artwork, with its intricate details and expressive figures, demonstrates the power of the etching medium to depict both realism and religious themes.