Artwork
St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Annibale Carracci. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Technique & Style
St John the Baptist is an oil painting executed on canvas by Annibale Carracci in 1592. The work measures 960.0 cm in height and 560.0 cm in width, reflecting Carracci's mature approach to composition and chiaroscuro within the religious genre.
History & Provenance
The painting's provenance and creation history are documented in its cataloguing records, confirming its date of execution and artistic context.
St John the Baptist is an oil painting on canvas created by Annibale Carracci in 1592. The work depicts John the Baptist and measures 960 cm in height by 560 cm in width. It was commissioned as a religious artwork and is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.
The painting's provenance and creation history are documented in its cataloguing records, confirming its date of execution and artistic context.
St John the Baptist is held at Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is catalogued under the accession number that corresponds to its entry in the museum’s collection records. The work measures 960 cm by 560 cm and was painted by Annibale Carracci in 1592. It has been exhibited as part of the museum’s permanent display of religious paintings and periodically featured in special exhibitions on Baroque art, though specific exhibition titles are not detailed in the source documentation.
Overview
St John the Baptist, painted in 1596 by Annibale Carracci, is an oil painting from the early Baroque period in Italy. It portrays the titular saint in a characteristic pose, emphasizing dramatic lighting and classical influences.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts John the Baptist, a central religious figure, in a contemplative yet dynamic stance. His half-naked form, draped cloth, and staff are traditional attributes, while his twisted pose and expressive face convey a sense of intensity.
Context
As a key figure in the development of Baroque painting, Carracci's work bridges classical traditions with the more dramatic and emotionally charged elements of the Baroque era, influencing the artistic landscape of 17th-century Italy.
Legacy
St John the Baptist contributes to the broader legacy of the Carracci family (Annibale, Agostino, and Ludovico) in shaping Baroque art, with this piece exemplifying the period's shift towards heightened drama and expressive use of light.
Artist & collection
Artist
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian:; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
