Artwork
Triptych: Six Scenes from the Life of John the Baptist (Two Wings)
Triptych: Six Scenes from the Life of John the Baptist (Two Wings) is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Deodato Orlandi. It dates from 1305 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Triptych: Six Scenes from the Life of John the Baptist (Two Wings) is a painting created around 1305 by Deodato Orlandi, an Italian artist active in Lucca and Pisa.
Subject & Meaning
The triptych depicts six sequential scenes from the life of John the Baptist, arranged in two columns on its two wings, illustrating key moments such as his birth, baptism, and preaching.
Technique & Style
Executed in a medieval style with bold lines and bright colors, the painting features formal, stiff poses and intricate details in clothing and surroundings, set against a warm, golden background.
History & Provenance
Created during a period of transition in Italian art, the triptych reflects the shift from 13th-century Italo-Byzantine painting to the emerging Giotto-inspired style of the early 14th century, and is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Deodato Orlandi (active 1284–1315, died before 1331) was an Italian painter who was active in Lucca and Pisa.
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