1472
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Prophets: Jeremiah is a 1472 by Baccio Baldini, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a man seated on a rock, dressed in a long robe and a crown-like headpiece. He holds a sword in his right hand, with his left hand resting on the hilt. A banner behind him bears the inscription "JEREMIA" and "PROFETA". The man's attire and accessories suggest a regal or prophetic figure. The man's facial expression is one of contemplation, with his eyes cast downward. His clothing and the rock he sits on are rendered in detail, with intricate folds and textures visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet reflection. This painting is a work by the Renaissance artist Baccio Baldini.
Baccio Baldini (c. 1436 – buried 12 December 1487) was an Italian goldsmith and engraver of the Renaissance, active in his native Florence. All that is known of Baldini's life, apart from the date of his burial in…
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