Onthoofding van Johannes de Doper
Hans Liefrinck (I)
1553 - 1558
Medium
etching
Dimensions
244; 188
About this artwork
Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-Fonds
Art Historical Context
Behold the dramatic etching *Onthoofding van de Doper* (The Beheading of John the) by Hans LiefrinckI), created between 1553 and1558. This poignant depiction captures a pivotal biblical moment from the New Testament, where the prophet John is executed at the request of Herodias daughter, Salome. Liefrinck, a prominent Dutch printmaker active Antwerp and Haarlem during Northern Renaissance, specialized in religious subjects that conveyed moral and spiritual intensity to a wide audience through affordable prints. Measuring 244 × 188 mm, this work showcases Liefrinck's mastery of etching—a relat...