The beheading of St John the Baptist after 1629

This etching, titled "The Beheading of St John the Baptist", is a dramatic depiction of the biblical story. An anonymous artist created this print after 1629, focusing on the moment the executioner brings his sword down upon St. John. The scene is rendered with stark contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizing the violence of the event. This small-scale artwork is a powerful example of the use of etching to convey both narrative and emotion, and remains on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.