Artwork
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Ercole de' Roberti. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This painting, Saint John the Baptist, is a work by Ercole de'Roberti, created in 1492. It is a representative example of High Renaissance art and is currently held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts John the Baptist, a religious figure, standing on a stone platform with a staff in his hand. The figure is dressed in a red and green cloth, and the background features a body of water and a rocky landscape.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The painting's style is characteristic of the High Renaissance movement, with its emphasis on classical ideals and realistic representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ercole de' Roberti was born in Ferrara around 1450 and trained under the painters Cosmè Tura and Francesco del Cossa, with whom he collaborated on frescoes at the Palazzo Schifanoia in 1470.
