The Crucifixion of St Peter – The Beheading of St John the Baptist (1426) by Masaccio

The Crucifixion of St Peter - The Beheading of St John the Baptist - Masaccio - 1426

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TitleThe Crucifixion of St Peter - The Beheading of St John the Baptist
ArtistMasaccio
Date1426
Dimensions8 3/16 x 23 13/16 in. (21 x 61 cm)
Current LocationGemaeldegalerie, Berlin
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About The Crucifixion of St Peter - The Beheading of St John the Baptist

The Crucifixion of St Peter is a tempera painting created by the prominent Italian artist Masaccio in 1426. The image, titled ‘Christian Stories and Saints’ can be found in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin. The painting depicts the scene where Roman soldiers are about to crucify St. Peter for his Christian faith and beliefs.

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