Artwork

St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist, by Unknown, 1350
St. John the Baptist, by Unknown, 1350

St. John the Baptist is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1350 by 22285_person, St.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1350 by 22285_person, St. John the Baptist is a religious artwork housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bearded man, identified as St. John the Baptist, dressed in a purple robe. He holds a scroll in one hand and gestures upwards with the other, set against a circular, ornate design evoking a halo. These elements collectively convey a religious theme, with the scroll potentially bearing a biblical message.

Technique & Style

The work's style, characterized by its depiction of a religious figure with symbolic accessories against a suggestive background, aligns with contemporary religious art of the time. Similarities can be drawn to other artists known for their portrayals of St. John the Baptist and related religious subjects.

History & Provenance

The artwork's history prior to its current residence at the Museum of Ethnography is not detailed here. Its creation date of circa 1350 places it within a specific medieval artistic context.

Context

Emerging in the mid-14th century, this piece reflects the period's religious art themes and motifs, where symbolic objects and poses conveyed deeper spiritual meanings.

Legacy

While specific influences or subsequent impacts of St. John the Baptist by 22285_person are not outlined, the work contributes to the broader tradition of religious art from its era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known