The beheading of John the Baptist.

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Title

The beheading of John the Baptist.

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Description

Giuseppe Caletti or Calletti (c. 1595 - c. 1660) was an Italian painter and engraver of the Baroque period, active in Ferrara and Cremona. He often painted religious themes in genre like dress and surroundings, including the theme of Bacchanalia, like Titian. Born in Cremona, he was also called 'Il Cremonese'. He is described by Camillo Laderchi, 19th century historian of Ferrarese artists, as 'masterless, and of irregular life, always in trouble..

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Date created

1625-1630

Creator

Giuseppe Caletti

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https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/36194

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Dead persons / Heads (Anatomy) / Saints / Princesses / Men / Soldiers / women / People / execution / martyrs / Biblical events / ink / paper / prints / etchings / works on paper / etching / Baroque / Italy / Bishop Ditlev Monrad

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