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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The beheading of John the Baptist

This is the copperplate from which Rembrandt printed his famous etching The beheading of John the Baptist dated 1640. Below is an original print which is also in the collection. You will see that the print is in mirror image of the etching plate.

Artist Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Title The beheading of John the Baptist
Date 1640
Technique Etching
Materials Copperplate
Dimensions 129 x 105
Signed & dated Signed at lower right: Rembrandt f. 1640 (in reverse)

Click on the image below to read the essay