Saint John the Baptist

Saint John the Baptist

Leonardo da Vinci

1486

oil

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man with curly hair, gazing directly at the viewer. He wears a leopard-print cloth draped over his left shoulder, and his right hand points upwards. His left hand touches his chest. The man's face is serene, with a subtle smile. The background is dark, which contrasts with the subject's skin and hair. The overall mood is contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Leonardo da Vinci next.

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