Beheading of John the Baptist. 1646

RCIN 801732

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Beheading of John the Baptist 1646

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

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Oval. Woman holds dish in which man places head. Body lies centre with soldier on right, executioner and boy with torch on left.
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Beheading of John the Baptist. 1646

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