The Beheading of John the Baptist — Circle of Rembrandt van Rijn

Circle of Rembrandt van Rijn. Painted c. 1640 - c. 1645.

Attributed to Carel Fabritius (1622 - 1654). The beheading of John the Baptist, c. 1645. On the right we see Salomé who - according to the biblical account - is rewarded for her dancing with the head of John the Baptist on a platter. It is not certain who the artist was. The free painting style and the contrasts between light and dark point to one of Rembrandt's pupils, perhaps Carel Fabritius. Purchased in 1801 as a Rembrandt.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 121 × 149 cm

Print: 96.6 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027869. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.