Artwork
Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness
Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work titled Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness, painted in 1506 and attributed to the workshop of Francesco Granacci, portrays the saint within a composition that includes a woman, a man and Christ, highlighting his function as a witness to divine revelation. As a 1506 religious painting in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the piece reflects traditional iconography in which John the Baptist is depicted alongside other figures to convey spiritual testimony.
History & Provenance
No specific accession number, acquisition date, or prior exhibition history is documented in the available records.
Created in 1506, this religious painting is attributed to the workshop of Francesco Granacci. The work, which depicts John the Baptist alongside Christ, a man, and a woman, measures 75.6 by 209.6 centimeters. While specific details regarding its original commission or early ownership history are not provided in the available records, the piece is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains on location. The inception date is firmly established as 1506.
Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness, a 1506 religious painting attributed to the Workshop of Francesco Granacci, is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it forms part of the museum's collection. The work's physical dimensions, recorded as 75.6 cm in height by 209.6 cm in width, are consistent with its status as a horizontal panel within the Met's holdings. No specific accession number, acquisition date, or prior exhibition history is documented in the available records.
Overview
This painting, titled "Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness," presents a gathering of individuals within a rugged, watery landscape. A central figure, clad in a pink robe, prominently gestures towards another person positioned in the distance. Around him, various figures are depicted in bright garments, including shades of red, green, and gold.
The background features an expansive natural setting with trees, hills, and birds in flight, establishing a narrative context.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a clear compositional strategy, positioning the main figure centrally to draw the viewer's eye and establish a focal point. A vibrant color scheme, featuring rich reds, greens, and golds, distinguishes the various figures and adds visual interest to the scene. The setting is rendered with attention to detail, showcasing a rocky terrain, a body of water, and a background populated by trees, hills, and birds, contributing to the painting's narrative depth.
Artist & collection
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