Saint John the Baptist (the Forerunner)
Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist is the Precursor sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. After a life of rigorous ascetici…
Iconographic attribute
head on a platter (beheading)
1 saint
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with head on a platter (beheading)?
Saints depicted with head on a platter (beheading): Saint John the Baptist (the Forerunner).