The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
1617
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1617
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist is a 1617 ink by Hans Stutte, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene of people in a dim room. One figure kneels, holding a large platter with a severed head on it. Others stand around, some pointing or looking down, their faces tense. The background is crowded with faint shapes and a few faintly lit arches. The artist used quick, sketchy lines and dark washes to create drama. The paper looks old, with some stains and smudges. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
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