Artwork
Ecce Agnus Dei
Ecce Agnus Dei is an oil painting by the Baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 11392
- Credit line
- Louise B. and Frank H. Woods Purchase Fund
About this work
Overview
Ecce Agnus Dei is one of four large canvases depicting the life of Saint John the Baptist, painted by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo in oil on canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows John the Baptist pointing to Jesus, represented as a lamb, accompanied by inscriptions from the gospels of John and Luke, symbolized by an eagle and winged bull. The scene highlights John's role in preparing the way for Christ.
Technique & Style
Murillo's work on this series marks a transition from the dramatic shading and hard edges of his earlier style, influenced by Francisco de Zurbarán, to softer, more vaporous effects.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ( mure-IL-oh, m(y)uu-REE-oh, Spanish:; late December 1617, baptised 1 January 1618 – 3 April 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter.
Saint John the Baptist Pointing to Christ
The Baptism of Christ
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness
Calling of St. Matthew (Matthew 9:9, Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27-28)
Saint John Preaching in the Wilderness
Saint John the Baptist
Christ and the Tribute Money
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
La moneda del César
Christ Blessing the Children