Artwork
The Naming of St. John
The Naming of St. John is a print by Camillo Tinti. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Naming of St.
About this work
Overview
The Naming of St. John is a print created by Camillo Tinti in 1750, based on a composition by Andrea del Sarto.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the naming of a newborn baby, later identified as St. John, surrounded by family members and attendants. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the Latin phrase 'Johannes est nomen eius' ('John is his name') inscribed at the bottom, referencing the biblical event.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white print showcases a dramatic use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, highlighting the folds in the clothing and creating deep shadows. The sharp lighting emphasizes the figures and their interactions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Camillo Tinti was an Italian engraver, born in Rome. He was employed by Gavin Hamilton to engrave some of the plates for his Schola Itálica; among these were the following: The Marriage of St. Catherine after…
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