Artwork
Beheading of John the Baptist
Beheading of John the Baptist is a paint painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Callisto Piazza. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Beheading of John the Baptist is a painting by Callisto Piazza, executed in 1525, and is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the dramatic scene of John the Baptist's beheading, with a woman holding a plate on the left and the executioner wielding a sword in the foreground, set against a cityscape backdrop.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs chiaroscuro, utilizing strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of drama and tension, emphasizing the intensity of the scene.
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Artist & collection
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