The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Artist: Pierre-Cecile Puvis de Chavannes
Artwork: The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Description: The painting depicts the beheading of John the Baptist. Salome is standing on the right side of the painting, holding a platter. She is looking at John the Baptist with a cold expression. John the Baptist is kneeling on the ground, with his hands tied behind his back. He is looking up at Salome with a resigned expression. The executioner is standing behind John the Baptist, with a sword in his hand. He is about to behead John the Baptist.
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