Preaching of Saint John the Baptist
1554
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1554
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Preaching of Saint John the Baptist is a 1554 unspecified by Diogo de Contreiras, a Mannerism work, depicting John the Baptist, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a scene of Saint John the Baptist preaching to a crowd. He is dressed in a red robe and stands on a rock, holding a lamb and gesturing to the crowd. The crowd is diverse, with people of different ages and clothing. In the background, there are hills and a body of water, suggesting a rural or natural setting. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure of Saint John. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Diogo de Contreiras.
Diogo de Contreiras was a Portuguese Mannerist painter, active between 1521 and 1562.
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