The Beheading of John the Baptist
1640
Artists
Description
Pale diagonal markings in the center of the composition are probably transfers from the texture of twill blankets used in printing. The biting of the plate was very shallow, and perhaps Rembrandt used less pressure than usual in printing.
Dimensions
plate: 12.9 x 10.4 cm (5 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna (L. 5d), auction sale, 1922. see 5d text for 'Veraussert' stamp use Carl and Rose Hirschler, Haarlem, The Netherlands (L. 633a)
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