John The Baptist Collection (page 44)

John the Baptist, 1st century Jewish itinerant preacher

John the Baptist. Jewish itinerant preacher. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

The Virgin with the long thigh sitting with the Christ Child, St John the Baptist... ca. 1518-19
The Virgin with the long thigh sitting with the Christ Child, St John the Baptist and St Joseph, ca. 1518-19

The Visitation, ca. 1516. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The Visitation, ca. 1516

John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness. Creator: Battista Franco Veneziano
John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness

The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1780

The Baptism of Christ, from the Convent of San Pietro, Perugia, 1496-98 (oil on panel)
XIR242475 The Baptism of Christ, from the Convent of San Pietro, Perugia, 1496-98 (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 32x59.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Italian

Stained glass window depicting the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, St. Germain l Auxerrois church, Paris, France, Europe

Beardsley: Salome
BEARDSLEY: SALOME. Death of Salome. Pen-and-ink drawing by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

The Angel showing Jerusalem to St. John 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN. The Church of Saint John, believed to be the birthplace of Saint John the Baptist, in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem. Photograph, c1936

John the Baptist baptizing Jesus - mosaic in the Neoniano Baptistery in Ravenna (4th - 5th century), Italy
Illustration of a John the Baptist baptizing Jesus - mosaic in the Neoniano Baptistery in Ravenna (4th - 5th century), Italy

Illustration of Zechariah standing in front of a seated Elizabeth who is holding her baby, and writing on tablet because he is still unable to speak

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"John the Baptist: A Timeless Figure in Art and Faith" Throughout history, it has captivated artists and believers alike with his enigmatic presence. From Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces to Gustav Klimt's sensual portrayals, this biblical figure continues to inspire creativity and contemplation. Leonardo da Vinci, a true Renaissance genius, immortalized John the Baptist in multiple works of art. In "The Virgin of the Rocks, " he depicted John as a young boy alongside Jesus and Mary, symbolizing purity and devotion. Similarly, his painting "Saint John the Baptist" showcases an older version of this revered prophet with an aura of wisdom surrounding him. Influenced by these iconic depictions, other artists have explored different facets of John's story. Artemisia Gentileschi's powerful painting "Judith and Holofernes" draws parallels between Judith's bravery and John's unwavering commitment to truth. Meanwhile, Aubrey Beardsley captured the climactic moment from Oscar Wilde’s play "Salome, " where Salome dances before Herod Antipas for her reward - the head of John on a platter. Religious artifacts also pay homage to St. John through Greek Orthodox icons like those found in Thessaloniki or sculptures adorning Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral’s north gate. These representations remind us that faith transcends time and connects generations across continents. Furthermore, Domenico Beccafumi’s Madonna paintings often feature infant Saint John beside baby Jesus—a testament to their intertwined destinies as heralds of divine messages. From mosaic masterpieces at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia depicting Christ flanked by Mary and St. John to Aubrey Beardsley’s provocative illustrations capturing intense emotions in “The Climax, ” each artwork adds depth to our understanding of this significant biblical figure.