Preaching of John the Baptist in the Wilderness
1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Preaching of John the Baptist in the Wilderness. It's from the 18th century and is an allegory. The artist used a mix of pen, brown ink, and brush to create the image, which is a notable aspect of this work, as it showcases the artist's skill in combining different mediums. This combination of mediums allowed for a range of tones and textures. The use of brown ink and wash gives the image a sense of depth and dimension. To learn more about this style, look into the movement: Baroque.
