Die Predigt Johannes des Täufers
1650
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
This painting shows a barefoot man in a white cloth standing on a rocky shore, holding a long staff. Around him, a crowd of people in old-fashioned clothes—some standing, some kneeling—watch him closely. The background is a soft, hazy landscape with trees and a distant sky, giving everything a warm, golden glow. The man’s calm pose and the gathered crowd suggest he’s speaking to them, though his exact words aren’t shown. The mix of rich fabrics and simple clothing hints at different social groups listening together. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build texture with lines.
