Saint John the Baptist
1560
oil
From the collection of Borghese Collection
1560
oil
From the collection of Borghese Collection
Saint John the Baptist is a 1560 oil by Bronzino, a mannerism work, depicting john the baptist, held at Borghese Collection.
This painting depicts a young man with curly brown hair, sitting on the ground with his legs crossed. He is wearing a blue cloth wrapped around his waist and has a fur cape draped over his shoulders. In his right hand, he holds a bowl, and his left hand rests on a staff. The background features a dark, rocky landscape with some greenery. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is contemplative. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Bronzino.
