1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
San Juan Bautista y santos is a 1840 oil by Joaquín Espalter y Rull, depicting John the Baptist, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting depicts a scene with five men standing in front of an archway, with a tree visible behind them. The central figure, likely John the Baptist, is dressed in a green robe and holds a staff in his right hand while pointing upwards with his left. The other four men are attired in robes of various colors, with one holding a red book and another grasping a sword. The archway features intricate carvings and is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Joaquín Espalter y Rull.
Joaquim Espalter i Rull or, in Spanish, Joaquín Espalter y Rull (30 September 1809 – 16 January 1880) was a Catalan painter who spent most of his career in Madrid; known primarily for portraits and historical scenes.
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