Saint John the Baptist
1624
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
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Artist
Hendrick Bloemaert
Hendrick Bloemaert (1602–1672) was an artist, born in Utrecht.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Saint John the Baptist is a 1624 oil by Hendrick Bloemaert, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting John the Baptist, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting depicts a young man with long hair, sitting on a rock with a lamb beside him. He is dressed in a brown robe, and his right hand rests on the lamb's head. The lamb is white and has two sticks tied to its back with a ribbon. The background of the painting features a serene landscape with trees, grass, and a blue sky with clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and contemplative. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Hendrick Bloemaert (1602–1672) was an artist, born in Utrecht.
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