John the Baptist
1496
paint
From the collection of Städel Museum
1496
paint
From the collection of Städel Museum
This painting features a man with long hair and a beard, dressed in a yellow sleeveless shirt and a pink robe. He is barefoot and holds a staff in his right hand, pointing to his chest with his left hand. A halo surrounds his head. The man's attire and the staff he holds suggest that he is a religious figure. The background of the painting is a plain wall, which helps to focus attention on the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Antoniazzo Romano.
