Head of St John the Baptist

About this work

The painting depicts the head of a man with long, dark hair and a beard. He is shown in profile, facing to the right. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The subject's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking downward. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery.