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Keywords: French - The Beheading of St John the Baptist - Walters 44341.jpg On the plaque is represented the decollation of St John the Baptist blindfolded and kneeling at the door of his jail dressed in his robe of camel's hair The executioner swings a long sword with both hands At the right stands Salome bearing the charger The costumes are those of the period around 1520 The courtyard of the castle is tiled In the background above the crenellated wall Herod and Herodias observe the execution from the windows of their apartment ca 1520 1525 technique painted enamel copper cm 11 7 7 5 accession number 44 341 28467 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters place of origin Limoges France Walters Art Museum license Limoges painted enamels in the Walters Art Museum Art of France in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Painted enamel art in the Walters Art Museum
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