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The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
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Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Victor Meirelles
1855 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and dramatic mid-19th-century academic painting depicting the biblical martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1855 by the Brazilian master Victor Meirelles, this oil on canvas is a striking example of academic chiaroscuro. The work captures the tension and somber gravity of the biblical narrative through masterful figure work and a deep, moody palette, making it a significant piece of 19th-century history painting.
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