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Creation of The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Creation of The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Image: Caravaggio · Public domain · source

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Italian artist Caravaggio. Measuring 3.7 m by 5.2 m, it depicts the execution of John the Baptist. It is located in the Oratory of St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta.

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  1. Creation of David with the Head of Goliath1605
  2. Creation of Madonna of the Rosary1607
  3. Creation of The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (this page)1608
  4. Creation of The Calling of Saint MatthewJuly 1609
  5. Creation of Opening of the Fifth Seal1610
  6. Creation of The Elevation of the Cross1610s

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