Artwork
Johannes der Täufer
Johannes der Täufer is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts John the Baptist, a central figure in Christian iconography traditionally associated with the announcement of Christ’s coming and the practice of baptism. In this representation, the subject is identified through traditional attributes such as his ascetic appearance and role as a preacher in the wilderness, emphasizing his function as a prophetic figure within religious narrative. The emphasis on John the Baptist aligns the work with late Renaissance religious imagery focused on key biblical personalities and their theological significance.
History & Provenance
The piece was created by an artist associated with the Venetian school, referred to as 'Venezianisch' in the source.
The work titled Johannes der Täufer was created in 1600 and depicts John the Baptist. It is classified as a painting within the religious genre. The artwork measures 101.5 cm in height and 75 cm in width.
It belongs to the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is housed in the Alte Pinakothek. The piece was created by an artist associated with the Venetian school, referred to as 'Venezianisch' in the source.
The painting Johannes der Täufer (1600) is held in the Bavarian State Painting Collections (Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen) and is displayed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
The work is cataloged within the collection but lacks a specific accession number in available records. No documented exhibition history for this painting is provided in the sources.
Legacy
The painting has been part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections since its acquisition, housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Its religious subject and composition reflect early Baroque influences, contributing to the evolving depiction of John the Baptist in German art. The work's attribution to a Venetian-influenced style has informed scholarly discussions on cross-European artistic exchange in the early 17th century.
Overview
The painting 'Johannes der Täufer' depicts a bearded man in simple, fur-trimmed robes holding a small sheep, with an open book lying before him.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, evident in the figure's serious expression and the surrounding shadows.
Artist & collection
