Saint John the Baptist Preaching
1562
oil
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
1562
oil
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
This painting shows a man standing in a landscape, wearing a red robe. He has a halo and is gesturing with his right hand. Behind him are trees and other people, some of whom are looking at him. The man is barefoot and has a beard. The man appears to be preaching or speaking to the people around him. His gesture suggests that he is trying to convey an important message. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Paolo Veronese.
