Decapitation of John the Baptist, An executioner is about to cut off the head of John the Baptist with an ax. John is kneeling on the floor and is praying. In the background, Salome is ready with a bowl, the beheading of John the Baptist, Giuseppe Longhi (mentioned on object), Italy, 1806, paper, engraving, h 522 mm × w 373 mm

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Decapitation of John the Baptist, An executioner is about to cut off the head of John the Baptist with an ax. John is kneeling on the floor and is praying. In the background, Salome is ready with a bowl, the beheading of John the Baptist, Giuseppe Longhi (mentioned on object), Italy, 1806, paper, engraving, h 522 mm × w 373 mm

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