Saint John the Baptist
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness. He wears animal skins and holds a wooden staff. A lamb sits at his feet. The lines are sharp and detailed, using cross-hatching to create shadows. It’s a quiet print, not a bright painting, but the texture feels real. This feels like the kind of work that taught printmakers how to use light and dark. Look up Moncornet, Balthasar.
