The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist vs The Massacre at Chios
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Caravaggio · 1608 50% · #101 in the world
- The Massacre at Chios Eugène Delacroix · 1824 50% · #102 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and The Massacre at Chios: 50% each. The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist is #101 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #3 of the 5 by Caravaggio. The Massacre at Chios is #102, and #43 of the 57 from the 19th century.
Side by side
| The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist | The Massacre at Chios | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #101 | #102 |
| Artist | Caravaggio | Eugène Delacroix |
| Year | 1608 | 1824 |