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John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness, by Unknown, unspecified, 1525

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness

Unknown

1525

unspecified

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Dominant colour

Overview

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness is a 1525 unspecified by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1525 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting depicts a group of people gathered around John the Baptist, who is standing on a rock and preaching to them. He is wearing a simple tunic and holding a cross in his right hand. The people around him are dressed in ancient clothing and appear to be listening intently to his words. In the background, there are trees and hills, which suggest that the scene is taking place in a wilderness or rural area. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation, with the figures depicted in a calm and peaceful manner.

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