Het hoofd van Johannes de Doper op een schotel 1485 - 1490

"Het hoofd van Johannes de Doper op een schotel" (The Head of John the Baptist on a Platter) is a 15th-century engraving by the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet. The print depicts the severed head of John the Baptist, a popular subject in Northern Renaissance art, which often explored themes of death and martyrdom. The detailed rendering of the head, with its long hair and beard, conveys a sense of realism and poignancy. This small-scale work, measuring just 88mm by 88mm, is characteristic of the meticulous craftsmanship of the artist, known for their detailed engravings and subtle use of shading.