St John the Baptist
1592
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
St John the Baptist is a 1592 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photograph depicts a painting of a man, possibly a saint, standing in an arched alcove. He is dressed in a dark robe with his right shoulder exposed, and he points to the left with his right hand. A cross with a bird perched on it is positioned above his head. The man's curly hair and bare feet are notable details in the image. The overall atmosphere of the photograph suggests a formal and reverent depiction of the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of artist 1531_person.
