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The Decapitated

Jacques Callot after Donato Mascagni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows soldiers in armor surrounding a decapitated figure. The scene includes soldiers with helmets, the decapitated body holding its own head, two armored figures interacting with it, a row of tents, marching soldiers in the distance, and a sky with radiating lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2852 × 4513 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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