Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers c. 1755

"Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers" (c. 1755) by Januarius Zick depicts the biblical scene of John the Baptist's beheading. This powerful drawing, housed in the Städel Museum, captures the dramatic moment of execution with a stark realism. Zick's use of charcoal and wash creates a sense of urgency and shadow, highlighting the tragic event. The figures are rendered with anatomical precision, adding to the emotional weight of the scene.