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St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
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St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
BEN100348 St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 159x124 cm; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23369424
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Chiaroscuro Desert Lamb Loin Cloth Reed Cross
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This print showcases Caravaggio's masterpiece, "St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness" painted around 1610. The oil on canvas painting measures an impressive 159x124 cm and is currently housed in the prestigious Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy. Caravaggio, also known as Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, was a renowned Italian artist of the Baroque period. In this particular artwork, he depicts St. John the Baptist as a young boy dressed in a simple loin cloth, standing amidst a barren desert landscape. The use of chiaroscuro technique adds depth and drama to the composition by contrasting light and shadow. The intense illumination falling on St. John's face accentuates his pensive expression while highlighting his role as a spiritual guide. A significant element of this painting is the presence of a lamb symbolizing innocence and purity beside St. John. Additionally, he holds a reed cross and stands near a ram which alludes to sacrifice and redemption. Caravaggio's ability to capture human emotion with such realism is evident through his portrayal of St. John's youthful features combined with introspective eyes that seem to penetrate one's soul. This remarkable photograph by Raffaello Bencini allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate Caravaggio's genius even if they cannot witness it firsthand at Galleria Borghese or any other gallery where it may be displayed.
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