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Caravaggio–The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist {1608}

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2018-05-09 18:16

Caravaggio shows a murderous moment in a prison yard. The executioner has drawn a knife to sever the last tendons and skin of John the Baptist's neck. Someone watches this horrific moment from a barred window. All around is sepulchral gloom. Death and human cruelty are laid bare by this masterpiece, as its scale and shadow daunt and possess the mind.
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2018-05-09 18:16

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Caravaggio–The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist {1608}