The Beheading of St John the Baptist | Caravaggio | 1608 Frame Options:Art Print almost surreal quality of the

almost surreal quality of the figures reflects the influence of Gothic literature and Romanticism

painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506

massive earthquakes rending the earth

symbolizing the world

The Beheading of St John the Baptist | Caravaggio | 1608 Frame Options:Art Print almost surreal quality of theAbout the artwork: "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist" by Caravaggio, completed in 1608, is a powerful and emotionally charged portrayal of the biblical martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. In this dramatic scene, Caravaggio captures the moment of the saint's execution with visceral intensity and stark realism. The central focus of the composition is the figure of St. John, depicted with his hands bound behind his back and a look of serene