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David and Goliath, ca. 1520-27. Creator: Ugo da CarpiDavid and Goliath, ca. 1520-27
Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1590-1650. Creator: Cornelis Galle IJudith Beheading Holofernes, 1590-1650
Plate 7: equestrian statue of Galba, in profile to the left, with a beheading scene in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89
Martyrdom of Two Female Saints, 1625-1704. Creator: Cosimo UlivelliMartyrdom of Two Female Saints, 1625-1704
Left Third of a Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1508-ca. 1550. Creator: UnknownLeft Third of a Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1508-ca. 1550. After Antonio da Trento. After Parmigianino
Beheading of Two Male Saints, 1696-1770. Creator: Giovanni Battista TiepoloBeheading of Two Male Saints, 1696-1770
Vishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General... ca.1800. Creator: UnknownVishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General: Page from an Unknown Manuscript, ca.1800. Varaha rides on Garuda and has just used his discus to behead a general riding in a chariot
Manuscript Illumination with the Beheading of Saint Paul in an Initial S, from a Gradual, ca. 1278
The Feast of Herod and the Beheading of the Baptist, ca. 1330-35. Creator: Giovanni BaronzioThe Feast of Herod and the Beheading of the Baptist, ca. 1330-35
Titus Manlius, c. 1535. Creator: Pencz, Georg (1500 / 02-1550)Titus Manlius, c.1535. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France
Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Creator: UnknownChiang 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
Laud, (1573-1645), 1830. Creator: UnknownLaud, (1573-1645), 1830. William Laud (1573-1645) English churchman, appointed Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633 during the rule of Charles I
Devereux, Earl of Essex, (1565-1601), 1830. Creator: UnknownDevereux, Earl of Essex, (1565-1601), 1830. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565-1601) English nobleman and favourite of Elizabeth I
His head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel, mid 19th century. CreatorHis head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel, mid 19th century. Biblical scene, from Matthew 14: 11: And his head was brought in a charger
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1640-1645. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (caThe Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1640-1645. Found in the Collection of MUZA, Muzew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Valletta, (Heritage Malta)
Cinq-Mars, (1620-1642), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechCinq-Mars, (1620-1642), c1830. Henri Coiffier de Ruze, Marquis of Cinq-Mars (1620-1642) favourite of King Louis XIII of France
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: UnknownKing John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years
The Beheading of the Jacobite rebels at Tower Hill, 1746. Artist: AnonymousThe Beheading of the Jacobite rebels at Tower Hill, 1746. From a private collection
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c19th century, (1920). Creator: Peter LelyJudith with the Head of Holofernes, c19th century, (1920). Judith enters the tent of Holofernes, an Assyrian general and decapitate him. From " The Connoisseur Vol
Crusaders and Saracens in Battle, c1930. Creator: UnknownCrusaders and Saracens in Battle, c1930. The European crusaders, on the left, wear chainmail and carry standards with the symbol of the crucifix. The Saracens carry bows and arrows
They are Triumphant, c1871-c1872, (1965). Creator: Vasily VereshchaginThey are Triumphant, c1871-c1872, (1965). Decapitated heads of Russians are displayed on poles in front of the Sher-dor Madrasah in Registan, Samarkand
Hangings and torture, pub. 1672. Creator: Philip Baldaeus (1632-1672)Hangings and torture from Beschreibung der Ost-Indischem Kusten Malabar und Coromandel... als auch der Insel Zeylon... pub. 1672 (engraving). possibly a religious conflict between Dutch and Spanish
Saint Margaret, c1570. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, Between 1534 und 1540. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome
Beheading of a Saint, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloBeheading of a Saint, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. At one time known to have been in the collection of Herr FW Boehler, Lucerne, Switzerland
Man decapitating the enemy, detail of the scene The Siege of Jerusalem (c. 597 bMan decapitating the enemy, detail of the scene The Siege of Jerusalem (c.597 b.C) by the troops of the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 b.C)
Execution on Tower Hill, London, 1746. Scene showing William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, and Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerinoch
Trial and execution of Viscount Stafford, London, 1680. Two views; at the top is an interior view of Westminster Hall showing the trial of William Howard, Viscount Stafford
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry CorbouldSalome with the Head of John the Baptist, c1810-c1844
After the execution, Canton Prison, China, c. 1901After the execution, Canton Prison, China, published c.1901 (b/w photo)
Chiang Tzu-ya at K un-lun, 1922. Shen Kung-Pao cuts off his head and the white crane fetches it. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922
How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, 1926. Orpheus sings the serpent to sleep before Jason cuts off its head. A print from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926
Beowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick BaconBeowulf finds the head of Aschere, 1910. Aschere is Hrothgars most trusted warrior who is killed by the monster Grendels mother
Piers Gavestons head shown to the Earl of Lancaster, 1312 (1864). Piers Gaveston (1284-1312) was a favourite, and possibly the lover, of King Edward II of England, who made him Earl of Cornwall
Headless statue, the gymnasium, Salamis, North Cyprus. Archaeologists have found remains at Salamis dating back to the 11th century BC
The gymnasium, Salamis, North Cyprus. Archaeologists have found remains at Salamis dating back to the 11th century BC. Evidence of Phoenician and Assyrian settlement has been found
Headless statue, Roman gymnasium, Salamis, North Cyprus. Archaeologists have found remains at Salamis dating back to the 11th century BC
Saint Margaret, c. 1513. Found in the collection of Veste Coburg
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1608. Found in the Collection of St. Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta
Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of his Son, 1662-1664. Artist: Bol, Ferdinand (1616-1680)Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of his Son, 1662-1664. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Titus Manlius Condemns His Son, 1882. Artist: AnonymousTitus Manlius Condemns His Son, 1882. Private Collection
The Beheading of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, c. 1440. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)The Beheading of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, c. 1440. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, 19th century. Artist: Russian iconThe Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, 19th century. Private Collection
Saint Margaret. Artist: Zurbaran, Francisco, de (1598-1664)Saint Margaret. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga
Saint Margaret. Artist: Rexach, Juan (1415-1484)Saint Margaret. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1350. Artist: AnonymousThe Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo
Saint Margaret, 17th century. Artist: AnonymousSaint Margaret, 17th century. Found in the collection of the National Art Gallery of Bulgaria, Sofia
Saint Margaret, ca 1455. Artist: Rexach, Juan (active 1431-1482)Saint Margaret, ca 1455. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona