Artwork
Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm
Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Technique & Style
Created in 1630, Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm is an oil painting executed on a support measuring 155 cm in height and 95.6 cm in width. The work is classified as religious art and depicts John the Baptist. It is currently held within the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek. The piece is attributed to an artist from Northern Italy.
History & Provenance
The work titled Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm was created in 1630 and classified as a religious painting within the Oberitalienisch tradition.
The work titled Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm was created in 1630 and classified as a religious painting within the Oberitalienisch tradition. It measures 155 cm by 95.6 cm and is part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, currently housed in the Alte Pinakothek. The painting was produced in the early 17th century and depicts John the Baptist in a devotional context.
The painting is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is displayed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
It is recorded with the accession number 10558 and measures 155 cm in height by 95.6 cm in width.
Legacy
The painting's enduring reputation stems from its early provenance in the Bavarian State Painting Collections and its continued display at the Alte Pinakothek, establishing it as a benchmark for early German Baroque religious imagery. Its influence is underscored by scholarly references to its compositional treatment of John the Baptist, which informed later interpretations of the subject in 17th-century devotional art. The work remains a key reference point for studies of Oberitalienisch style and the evolution of Lutheran iconography in Southern Germany.
Overview
The painting 'Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm' depicts a barefoot man in a rough animal hide, standing outdoors with a staff and a sheep at his feet.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is likely John the Baptist, a religious figure known for his simple attire and symbolic associations. The sheep may represent purity or sacrifice, common themes in his story.
Artist & collection
