The Head of St John the Baptist, Domenichino, circa 1630

The work represents the head of the prophet saint john the baptist, precursor of the messiah, severed and placed on a tray. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1630. Dimensions: height: 49 cm (19.2 in); width: 60 cm (23.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. La cabeza del Bautista (Domenichino)