The Penance of St. John Chrysostom

The Penance of St. John Chrysostom

Albrecht Dürer

1496

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man with long hair, standing in the center, holding a baby. He is surrounded by large rocks and plants. In the background, there is a castle and a person on a horse. The man's facial expression is calm, and he is looking down at the baby. The baby is also looking up at the man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene. This painting is reminiscent of the Renaissance style, which often featured religious themes and symbolism. To learn more about this style, explore the Renaissance movement.

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