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 Late Mannerist artist Bartolomeo di Giovanni. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist is a tempera painting created by Bartolomeo di Giovanni in 1496, not 1596, as the artist was active during the Italian Renaissance in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts multiple scenes from the life of Saint John the Baptist, with a central scene showing a woman on a bed surrounded by figures, and a kneeling woman holding a baby.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work showcases the artist's use of color and texture, featuring blues, greens, and pinks, and is characteristic of the late mannerist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
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…
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist
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The Birth of the Virgin
Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders
The Adoration of the Magi
Purification of the Virgin
Saint Anthony Distributing His Wealth to the Poor
Annunciation
Holy Allegory
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist