The infant Jesus and St. John
1640
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
1640
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
The infant Jesus and St. John is a 1640 oil by Guido Reni, a early_baroque_italian work, depicting child saint john, held at Capitoline Museums.
This painting depicts two young children, one holding a cross and the other kneeling beside him. The child with the cross is standing on a stone step, while the other is on the ground. The background is a blue sky with trees on the right side. The children are nude, and the one holding the cross has a gentle expression on his face. The other child is looking up at him with a similar expression. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of innocence and tranquility. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
