Artwork
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Bartolomeo di Giovanni. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 25740
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
About this work
Overview
This painting, 'Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist,' is a tempera work on a poplar panel, depicting multiple scenes related to the saint's life.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork shows a gathering of men and women, some haloed, outside a building, while inside, a woman lies in bed surrounded by attendants, with a bearded man nearby, suggesting a narrative related to the saint's birth or early life.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera on panel, the painting's style is consistent with the artistic practices of its time, employing a technique that allows for detailed, layered compositions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo di Giovanni di Domenico (1458? – 1501) was an Italian Renaissance painter active in Florence. His works were first identified by the art historian Bernard Berenson, who did not know the painter's real name so…
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