Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Hendrik Goudt after Adam Elsheimer

Associated Names
Hendrik Goudt

Artist, Dutch, 1585 - 1648

Adam Elsheimer

Artist After, German, 1578 - 1610

The image depicts six individuals in various poses. Most are positioned around a central figure holding an object. One individual to the left wears a plumed hat and points towards the central figures. The individuals display unique facial features, hairstyles, and clothing. They are shown holding swords. The background is dark with no additional context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    plate (oval): 6.5 × 5.2 cm (2 9/16 × 2 1/16 in.)
    mount: 7.5 × 6.1 cm (2 15/16 × 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.160

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Albertina, Vienna (Lugt 5g), doublette; Wiliam Goodwin Russell Allen [1882-1955], Boston; gift to NGA, 1941.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64957620

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