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John the Baptist preaching and the Baptism of Christ

Unknown

1520

oil

panel

From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious Baptism of Jesus John the Baptist

Dominant colour

John the Baptist preaching and the Baptism of Christ is a 1520 oil by Unknown, a High Renaissance work, depicting Baptism of Jesus, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1520 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection

About this work

This painting shows two scenes. On the left, a man in a yellow robe stands on a rock, preaching to a group of people. On the right, another man in a white cloth stands in water, with his right hand on the head of a man kneeling in front of him. The scene is set in a landscape with rocky hills, a river, and a distant town. The sky is blue, with a few clouds. The artist has used a range of colors, from the bright yellow of the preacher's robe to the cool blues and greens of the landscape. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist's technique is reminiscent of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and texture.