Who painted Saint John the Baptist?

Saint John the Baptist was painted by Juan Bautista Maíno in 1597.

Where can I see Saint John the Baptist?

Saint John the Baptist is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Saint John the Baptist?

Saint John the Baptist is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Saint John the Baptist?

Museum-quality prints of Saint John the Baptist are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint John the Baptist

Juan Bautista Maíno , 1597

Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan Bautista Maíno. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Technique & Style

Juan Bautista Maíno's Saint John the Baptist is executed in oil paint on a support classified as a painting. The work depicts the religious subject of John the Baptist and is currently held by the Museo del Prado. The painting measures 19.3 cm in height and 14.4 cm in width. While inception dates vary in records between 1593 and 1613, the medium remains consistent as oil paint.

History & Provenance

The work is catalogued as a religious painting executed in oil paint, with a recorded inception associated with both 1593 and 1613 in the Wikidata entry.

Saint John the Baptist by Juan Bautista Maíno is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Wikidata records the painting as part of the museum's holdings, with its location confirmed at the Museo del Prado. No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available sources, and no exhibition history is documented.

The work is catalogued as a religious painting executed in oil paint, with a recorded inception associated with both 1593 and 1613 in the Wikidata entry. The painting measures 19.3 cm in height by 14.4 cm in width.

Overview

Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by Juan Bautista Maíno, created in 1597. It is a representation of the biblical figure John the Baptist and is held at the Museo del Prado.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a youthful John the Baptist seated by a rocky stream, accompanied by a deer or gazelle. The serene atmosphere and gentle interaction between the figure and the animal convey a sense of peacefulness.

Context

The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emerged during the Renaissance, reflects the artistic innovations of the time.