1518
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
St. John the Baptist is a 1518 by Hans Baldung Grien, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, dressed in a robe, holding a lamb. He is seated on the ground, with his right leg crossed over his left. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be looking down at the lamb. The background of the image is filled with lines that radiate from behind the man's head, giving the impression of a halo. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of solemnity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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