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"Decapitation: A Visual Journey through History's Grisly Tales" Step into the realm of decapitation

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
Sir Gawain takes up the challenge. As instructed by the Green Knight, he swings the battleaxe and cuts off the Green Knights head. The head falls off and rolls towards the banqueting guests

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Bell of Huesca, oil Painting, 1880

The Bell of Huesca, oil Painting, 1880

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century()

Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Illustration, Sweetheart Roland

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Guillotine

Guillotine
Petri Damstén

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Portrait of Thomas Cromwell, unknown date. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger

Portrait of Thomas Cromwell, unknown date. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Thomas Cromwell, unknown date

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Mercury with the head of Argus in his hand, from Landscapes with biblical and mythological...1558

Mercury with the head of Argus in his hand, from Landscapes with biblical and mythological...1558
Mercury with the head of Argus in his hand, from Landscapes with biblical and mythological scenes, 1558

Background imageDecapitation Collection: A scene of witchcraft. Plate 4 from: Scherzi di Fantasia (Sktches of Fantasy), 1743-50

A scene of witchcraft. Plate 4 from: Scherzi di Fantasia (Sktches of Fantasy), 1743-50. The aged, central bearded figure, almost certainly a magician from his appearance

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Illusionist magic show by Pharos, with fake decapitation

Illusionist magic show by Pharos, with fake decapitation. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Saint Livier. Creator: Jacques Callot

Saint Livier. Creator: Jacques Callot
Saint Livier

Background imageDecapitation Collection: David with the Head of Goliath, 1680-1743. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde

David with the Head of Goliath, 1680-1743. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde
David with the Head of Goliath, 1680-1743. After Carlo Maratti

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Tomyris, shown nude from behind, placing the head of Cyrus into a sack held by a soldi

Tomyris, shown nude from behind, placing the head of Cyrus into a sack held by a soldier, the decapitated body of Cyrus on the ground at her feet, from a series of four mythological scenes, ca. 1539

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith, ca. 1526. Creator: Barthel Beham

Judith, ca. 1526. Creator: Barthel Beham
Judith, ca. 1526

Background imageDecapitation Collection: France, Saint Tropez, Testa Addormentata 1983 sculpture by Igor Mitoraj on the quayside

France, Saint Tropez, Testa Addormentata 1983 sculpture by Igor Mitoraj on the quayside

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Chiang Tzu-Ya (c11th century) Chinese noble who helped kings Wen and Wu of Zhou overthrow the Shang in ancient China

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Staged Seppuku Harakiri Ceremony - Japan

Staged Seppuku Harakiri Ceremony - Japan
A (thankfully) staged Seppuku or Harakiri ceremony (from the late Edo period) of ritual suicide. A Japanese man has opened a cut in his abdomen in front of two witnesses

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, early 1650s. Creator: Bernardo Cavallino

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, early 1650s. Creator: Bernardo Cavallino
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, early 1650s. Additional Info: This biblical story is set in the time of the Babylonian siege of Judea

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Battle Scene, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Battle Scene, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene, 16th century

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto).. c1775. Creator: Unknown

Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto).. c1775. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1775

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso)

The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso)... early 18th century Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso); Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. From The Postal News, no. 628

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Manuscript of the Jawahir al-ghara'ib tarjumat Bahr al-'aja'ib (image 3 of 3), 1582/A.H. 990

Manuscript of the Jawahir al-ghara'ib tarjumat Bahr al-'aja'ib (image 3 of 3), 1582/A.H. 990

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607

Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 7

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Salome, c1896. Creator: Wilhelm Volz

Salome, c1896. Creator: Wilhelm Volz
Salome, c1896. Volume, number, page: 2, no. 3 (1896); following page 184

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875

Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Mirror of Our Country's Heroes, Yamamoto Kansuke Haruyuki, Published in 1858

Mirror of Our Country's Heroes, Yamamoto Kansuke Haruyuki, Published in 1858. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mirror of Our Country's Heroes, Yamamoto Kansuke Haruyuki, Published in 1858

Background imageDecapitation Collection: David Beheading Goliath, between circa 1520 and circa 1527. Creators: Ugo da Carpi, Raphael

David Beheading Goliath, between circa 1520 and circa 1527. Creators: Ugo da Carpi, Raphael
David Beheading Goliath, between circa 1520 and circa 1527

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, between circa 1535 and circa 1540. Creator: Rosso Fiorentino

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, between circa 1535 and circa 1540. Creator: Rosso Fiorentino
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, between circa 1535 and circa 1540

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Sacrificial Scene, between 1596 and 1674. Creator: Leonard Bramer

Sacrificial Scene, between 1596 and 1674. Creator: Leonard Bramer
Sacrificial Scene, between 1596 and 1674

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Ikkaku: The One-Horned Immortal, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Ikkaku: The One-Horned Immortal, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ikkaku: The One-Horned Immortal, Late 18th century

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Decapitation of a saint (St Catherine?), 1600-1650. Creator: François Perrier

Decapitation of a saint (St Catherine?), 1600-1650. Creator: François Perrier
Decapitation of a saint (St Catherine?), 1600-1650

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Beheading of Saint Paul, Originally modelled 1643-1647; this example before 1753

The Beheading of Saint Paul, Originally modelled 1643-1647; this example before 1753. Creator: Vincenzo Foggini
The Beheading of Saint Paul, Originally modelled 1643-1647; this example before 1753

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Decapitated Woman's Head, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Decapitated Woman's Head, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Decapitated Woman's Head, 19th century

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, between 1570 and 1615. Creator: Cherubino Alberti

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, between 1570 and 1615. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, between 1570 and 1615

Background imageDecapitation Collection: In the Presence of Almanzor, Gonzalo Gustos Identifies the Severed Heads of His Sons, 1612

In the Presence of Almanzor, Gonzalo Gustos Identifies the Severed Heads of His Sons, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
In the Presence of Almanzor, Gonzalo Gustos Identifies the Severed Heads of His Sons, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 31

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Claudius Civilis Arrested and His Brother Paulus Beheaded, 1611. Creator: Antonio Tempesta

Claudius Civilis Arrested and His Brother Paulus Beheaded, 1611. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Claudius Civilis Arrested and His Brother Paulus Beheaded, 1611. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 3

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings)

Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1494. Creator: Unknown
Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1494

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown

The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the head of Holofernes, 1752-1819. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen

Judith with the head of Holofernes, 1752-1819. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Judith with the head of Holofernes, 1752-1819

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon

The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Snake with severed head bearing the portrait of Oldenbarnevelt. On the body of the snake 13 circles with portraits of the conspirators against Prince Maurits

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Alice, Lady Lisle, 1648. Creator: John Hoskins the younger

Alice, Lady Lisle, 1648. Creator: John Hoskins the younger
Alice, Lady Lisle, 1648

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon

Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830)

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith and Holofernes, 1659. Creator: Jan de Bray

Judith and Holofernes, 1659. Creator: Jan de Bray
Judith and Holofernes, 1659

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Saul Welcoming David after his Victory over Goliath, 1640. Creator: Gerrit de Wet

Saul Welcoming David after his Victory over Goliath, 1640. Creator: Gerrit de Wet
Saul Welcoming David after his Victory over Goliath, 1640

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1725-1824. Creator: Dionisio Calvaert

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1725-1824. Creator: Dionisio Calvaert
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1725-1824

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1524. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1524. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1524

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c.1497-c.1500. Creator: Sandro Botticelli

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c.1497-c.1500. Creator: Sandro Botticelli
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c.1497-c.1500

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1500-1539. Creator: Pordenone

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1500-1539. Creator: Pordenone
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1500-1539

Background imageDecapitation Collection: John the Baptist's Head on Charger, n.d. Creator: Samuel Shelley

John the Baptist's Head on Charger, n.d. Creator: Samuel Shelley
John the Baptist's Head on Charger, n.d

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Soldiers Discovering the Body of Holofernes, c. 1550. Creator: Master Of The Liechtenstein Adoration

Soldiers Discovering the Body of Holofernes, c. 1550. Creator: Master Of The Liechtenstein Adoration
Soldiers Discovering the Body of Holofernes, c. 1550

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Willem III, Count of Holland, Ordering the Beheadal of the Bailiff of Zuid Holland, 1336, 1620-1649

Willem III, Count of Holland, Ordering the Beheadal of the Bailiff of Zuid Holland, 1336, 1620-1649
Willem III, Count of Holland, Count of Holland, Ordering the Beheadal of the Bailiff of Zuid Holland, 1336, 1620-1649

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650. Creator: Monogrammist JVR

Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650. Creator: Monogrammist JVR
Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Triumph of David, 1826. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

The Triumph of David, 1826. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
The Triumph of David, 1826

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Vomilas sculptures, 1932 June. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Vomilas sculptures, 1932 June. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Vomilas sculptures, 1932 June

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Decapitation of St John the Baptist, 1548-1551. Creator: Jacopo Bassano il vecchio

The Decapitation of St John the Baptist, 1548-1551. Creator: Jacopo Bassano il vecchio
The Decapitation of St John the Baptist, 1548-1551

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara, c. 1450. Creator: Master ES

The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara, c. 1450. Creator: Master ES
The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara, c. 1450

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Merri : Prédication de saint Denis et conversion des... 1873

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Merri : Prédication de saint Denis et conversion des... 1873
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Merri : Predication de saint Denis et conversion des Gaulois. Decollation de saint Denis. Christ en croix. Saint Rustique et saint Eleuthere. 1873

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Merri : Résurrection et Apothéose de saint Denis, 1873

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Merri : Résurrection et Apothéose de saint Denis, 1873. Creator: Henri Leopold Levy
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Merri : Resurrection et Apotheose de saint Denis, 1873. Resurrection and Apotheosis of Saint Denis

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Bernard-de-la-Chapelle : Sainte Denis prêchant. Martyre... 1866

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Bernard-de-la-Chapelle : Sainte Denis prêchant. Martyre... 1866
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Bernard-de-la-Chapelle : Sainte Denis prechant. Martyre de Saint Denis et de ses compagnons, Saint Rustique et Saint Eleuthere, 1866

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg

Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Mercury Killing Argus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang

Mercury Killing Argus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Mercury Killing Argus, 1665

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie...)

Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie...)
Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie pour son fils), 1767

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie...)

Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie...)
Heroic Act of a Father Who Sacrifices for His Son (Trait heroique d'un pere qui se sacrifie pour son fils), 1767

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam

Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Ten Martyrs of Crete, between 1668 and 1800. Creator: Cretan School

The Ten Martyrs of Crete, between 1668 and 1800. Creator: Cretan School
The Ten Martyrs of Crete, between 1668 and 1800

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Greek School

Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Greek School
Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Saint John the Baptist, 1702. Creator: Bulgarian School

Saint John the Baptist, 1702. Creator: Bulgarian School
Saint John the Baptist, 1702

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Head of Saint John the Baptist in a cup, between 1570 and 1630. Creator: Moscow School

Head of Saint John the Baptist in a cup, between 1570 and 1630. Creator: Moscow School
Head of Saint John the Baptist in a cup, between 1570 and 1630

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Devil Doll, 1920. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor

The Devil Doll, 1920. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
The Devil Doll, 1920. [Publisher: Lit. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] (Department of the Political Directorate of the Revolutionary Military Council)

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835. Creator: Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835. Creator: Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Tomyris with the Head of Cyrus. Creator: Georg Pencz

Tomyris with the Head of Cyrus. Creator: Georg Pencz
Tomyris with the Head of Cyrus

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith standing and looking up, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a

Judith standing and looking up, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a... 1650-1750. Creator: Anon
Judith standing and looking up, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right, tents in the background, after Reni, 1650-1750

Background imageDecapitation Collection: David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at lef

David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at lef... 1600-1700. Creator: Anon
David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni, 1600-1700

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith holding the head of Holofernes and a sword, her maid behind her at right, 1819

Judith holding the head of Holofernes and a sword, her maid behind her at right, 1819. Creator: Mauro Gandolfi
Judith holding the head of Holofernes and a sword, her maid behind her at right, 1819

Background imageDecapitation Collection: The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, ... ca

The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, ... ca. 1650-68. Creator: Anon
The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, behind them a bounty of arms, armor, prisoners, and Maxentius head on a stick, ca. 1650-68

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith standing on a ledge holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand.. 17th century

Judith standing on a ledge holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand.. 17th century. Creator: Anon
Judith standing on a ledge holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right, 17th century

Background imageDecapitation Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1520/1530



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"Decapitation: A Visual Journey through History's Grisly Tales" Step into the realm of decapitation, where art and history intertwine to depict humanity's fascination with this gruesome act. From ancient legends to medieval tales and beyond, these captivating artworks offer a glimpse into the macabre world of beheadings. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness the iconic scene where Gawain bravely faces his fate at the hands of an imposing green knight. The Bell of Huesca, captured in oil painting in 1880, immortalizes a chilling event from Spanish history when Ramiro II executed rebellious nobles by severing their heads. Illustration Sweetheart Roland transports us to a fairy tale realm where love is intertwined with horror as Roland encounters his beloved turned into a decapitated monster. The guillotine, symbolizing revolutionary justice during the French Revolution, stands tall as an emblematic representation of swift execution. Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of Duke York showcases power dynamics amidst political turmoil during medieval times. Two Horsemen of the Apocalypse ominously ride forth in early 14th-century artwork depicting death and destruction that follows them wherever they go. Judith and Holofernes takes center stage multiple times throughout history - Valentin de Boulogne's 1624 rendition portrays Judith's bravery while Domenico Fetti's David with the Head of Goliath explores themes of triumph over evil. Shahnameh offers Persian mythology’s take on decapitations within its epic tales. Fascist justice comes alive in Milan's Palace of Justice marble bas-relief; "Justice sitting on the trunk of Good and Evil" reminds us how power can corrupt even those meant to uphold fairness. Judith appears again in haunting depictions from 1525-28 and 1602 – her courage against tyranny resonates across centuries.

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