Enthauptung Johannis des Täufers 6 - 1857

"Enthauptung Johannis des Täufers" (Beheading of John the Baptist) is a drawing by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, dated 1857. It depicts the biblical scene of John the Baptist's execution, showcasing the moment the executioner prepares to deliver the fatal blow. Schnorr von Carolsfeld's drawing focuses on the dramatic tension and brutality of the event, using precise lines to illustrate the figures' anatomy and the setting. This drawing, now housed in the Städel Museum, demonstrates Schnorr von Carolsfeld's skill in depicting historical and religious narratives with powerful realism.