Artwork
Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm
Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Johannes der Täufer mit Lamm' depicts a barefoot man in a rough animal hide, standing outdoors with a staff and a sheep at his feet.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is likely John the Baptist, a religious figure known for his simple attire and symbolic associations. The sheep may represent purity or sacrifice, common themes in his story.
Technique & Style
The artist uses a dark background with trees and a dim sky to emphasize the figure, creating a sense of contrast that draws the viewer's attention to the central character.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
