Who painted Saint John Preaching?

Saint John Preaching was painted by French 18th Century in 1750.

Where can I see Saint John Preaching?

Saint John Preaching is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint John Preaching?

Saint John Preaching is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Saint John Preaching

French 18th Century , 1750

Saint John Preaching is an ink print by the Baroque artist French 18th Century. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 070/200; by later hand, lower right verso in red ink: 6

About this work

Overview

The print 'Saint John Preaching' is a work created using etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a man, likely Saint John, standing on a hill and addressing a crowd with his right arm raised in a gesture of emphasis. The surrounding figures are attentive, suggesting a scene of fervent oratory.

Technique & Style

The artist employed etching and aquatint to produce the image, which is printed in brown ink. The use of these techniques allows for a range of tonal values, creating a nuanced representation of the scene against a relatively simple background.