S. John the Baptist

About this work

This painting shows a man in a loin cloth, kneeling on the ground with his right leg bent. He is looking up and to the right, with his left arm resting on a rock and his right hand on a sheep's back. The sheep is standing in front of him, facing right. The man has a red cloth draped over his left leg. The background is dark, with some trees and a body of water visible on the left side. The sky is cloudy, with a few patches of sunlight peeking through. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Johannes Moreelse.