Artwork
St. John at the Font
St. John at the Font is a print by William Thomas Fry. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. St.
About this work
Overview
St. John at the Font is a print on paper created by William Thomas Fry in 1850, based on an original work by Annibale Carracci.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a shirtless man, identified as John the Baptist, sitting on a rocky shore with a staff, set against a dramatic sky with dark clouds and a distant mountain, evoking a quiet yet intense biblical scene.
Technique & Style
The print features strong contrasts of light and shadow, with the figure illuminated while the background remains dark, creating a sense of depth and focus on the subject.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to William Thomas Fry, an English engraver, and is based on a painting by Annibale Carracci, an Italian artist from the late Renaissance period.
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