Book Title: Theatre des martyrs = Schau-Buhne der Martyrer : depuis la mort J. Christ jusqu' à present : représenté en tres belles tailles-douces / par le celebre graveur Jean Luyken

Author: Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712

Image Title: Death of John the Baptist

Scripture Reference:

• Matthew 14 (further images / scripture text)
• Luke 3 (further images / scripture text)
• Mark 6 (further images / scripture text)

Description: A depiction of John the Baptist being decapitated on the order of King Herod. His body is shown lying on the floor of the prison, and a servant holds his head on a platter to be presented to Salome.

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