The Beheading of St John the Baptist

A dramatic depiction of martyrdom unfolds in this powerful 1869 painting by Pierre Cécile Puvis de Chavannes, capturing a tense moment of historical tragedy that invites you to explore this masterpiece for your collection.

Pierre Cécile Puvis de Chavannes

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes: French painter known for monumental murals & allegorical scenes, profoundly influencing Symbolism and shaping public art in late 19th-century France.