"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.