St. John the Baptist
1654
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
St. John the Baptist is a 1654 by Guercino, a Baroque work, depicting putto, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows St. John the Baptist. He's dressed in simple clothes, looking solemn. The artist used a lot of shadows to create depth, which is interesting because it makes the scene feel more real. This use of shadows is a key part of the painting. It helps draw your eye to the subject. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
