The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, 1608 (detail)

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"The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist" is a renowned oil painting by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, completed in 1608. This monumental work, measuring approximately 12 feet by 17 feet, is considered one of Caravaggio's masterpieces and is notable for its dramatic realism and powerful use of chiaroscuro. The painting is housed in the Oratory of St. John the Baptist (Oratorio di San Giovanni Decollato) attached to the Co-Cathedral of St. John in Valletta, Malta, where it was originally commissioned and has remained since its creation.

The painting depicts the biblical scene of the beheading of St. John the Baptist, a subject of significant importance in Christian iconography. Caravaggio's interpretation is particularly striking for its brutal honesty and emotional intensity. The composition focuses on the moment immediately following the execution, with the executioner poised to complete his grim task and the saint's disciples reacting in horror. The use of light accentuates the stark contrast between the darkness of the dungeon and the illuminated figures, emphasizing the tragedy of the scene.

Caravaggio's signature is famously inscribed in the blood flowing from the Baptist's neck, which is the only instance in his oeuvre where he signed a painting in such a manner. This detail has been interpreted by some art historians as a personal identification with the suffering saint or as an act of atonement; Caravaggio was known for his tumultuous life and had fled to Malta to escape a murder charge in Rome.

The work is celebrated for its emotional impact, technical mastery, and innovative approach to the subject matter. It has been extensively analyzed and admired for its influence on the development of Baroque painting. "The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist" is a key work in understanding Caravaggio's legacy and his contribution to the visual arts, encapsulating the intense spirituality and dramatic use of light that characterize his most important works.

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