John The Baptist Collection (page 8)

St. Lucy with St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian, drawing by Timoteo Viti preserved in the Gabinetto Nazionale delle Stampe (National Print Cabinet)

Sepulchral monument of Giovanni Basso della Rovere. Work from school of Andrea Bregno, collocated in the right aisle of the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome

The southern door of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, in Florence, with the sculpture by Vincenzo Danti depicting the Beheading of St

The cell with the sarcophagus and the statue of the lying King, detail of the Monument to the King Ladislao; sculptural works preserved in the Church of San Giovanni a Carbonara

John the Baptist, plaster model by Giovanni Antonio Houdon for a large statue. Formerly in S. Maria degli Angeli but now destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum, Rome

Front view of St. John the Baptist, the plaster mold created by Jean Antoine Houdon for a colossal statue that was in Santa Maria degli Angeli but was later destroyed

Baptism of Christ. Drawing from the School of Raphael, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Monument of the King of Naples Ladislao, work by Andrea and Marco from Florence, conserved in the Church of San Giovanni a Carbonara

St. John the Baptist. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Saints John the Baptist, Agatha and Catherine. Drawing attributed to Francesco Francia preserved in the Galleries of the Academy, Venice Venice Galleries of the Academy Drawing High Renaissance

The Baptism of Jesus Christ. Preparatory drawing by Gaudenzio Ferrari, preserved in the Royal Library, Royal Palace, Turin, Piedmont Turin Royal Palace, Royal Library Drawing High Renaissance

St. John, Basilica of S. Clemente, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Clemente Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Baptism of Jesus, sculpted marble group by Antonio Raggi at the center of the altar of the church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, Rome

John the Baptist, wooden model, Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. Rome Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano Statue Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Drawing by Jacopo Bellini depicting an episode from the life of St. John the Baptist, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Tapestry with the Birth of John the Baptist; work by the Ducal Workshops of Florence located in the counter facade of the Cathedral of Como

Detail of a statue depicting the countess, Maria Pereira in the Sepulchre of the same name. Work located in the Church of St. Bernardino, L'Aquila. L'Aquila Church St

Tomb of Maria Pereira located in the church of S. Bernardino, L'Aquila. Arcaded structure with pilasters and shell-like niches holding statuettes of John the Baptist, Magdalene, St

The portal of the Church of S. Andrea in Barletta. Barletta Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

John the Baptist by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, preserved in the Barberini Chapel inside the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle, Rome

John the Baptist, taken from the dismantled altar of De Pereriis, preserved in the cloister of the Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. Rome Basilica of S

Altar with St. John and St. Romulus on the sides of the Crucifixion and angels with a scroll, work by the School of Luca della Robbia, located in the Chapel of the Cross, Sanctuary of S

The Altar of Saint John in the Cathedral of Cesena. Cesena Altar High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Holy water basin surmounted by a statuette of John the Baptist, Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of S. Antonio Holy Water Font, Statuette Late Renaissance, Renaissance

The angel appears to St John the Baptist. Relief from the baptismal font of the parish church of St Maria in Arezzo, sculpted by Giovanni di Agostino Arezzo St Maria parish church Low Relief

Baptismal font of the Collegiata of St. Mary, Figline Valdarno. Figline Valdarno Collegiata of St. Mary Baptismal Font Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

St. John the Baptist, sculpted by Antonello Gagini and located in the church of San Giovanni Battista in Castelvetrano, in the province of Trapani Castelvetrano Statue Renaissance

The left door, called of the Virgin, Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris. Detail of the statues of the left splay France Paris, Notre-Dame High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Detail of the mosaics in the dome of the Baptistry, in Florence Florence Baptistry Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Detail of the face of St. John the Baptist, by Lorenzo Ghiberti, in the Tabernacle of the Calimala Guild, Church of Orsanmichele, Florence Florence Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Zacheriah becomes mute; one of the panels with the episodes of the life of John the Baptist, by Andrea Pisano, located in the south door of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence Florence Tile

Young St. John the Baptist, bas-relief by Desiderio da Settignano, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance

Page illuminated with the Birth of the Baptist, preserved in the Malatestian Library of Cesena Cesena Maltestian Library Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The baptismal font of the Baptistry of Chiavenna, city in province of Sondrio Chiavenna Baptistry Baptismal Font Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

St John the Baptist, drawing by Andrea Solario in the Picture Gallery of Brera in Milan Milan Brera Picture Gallery Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Altar surmounted by niches, with statues and saints of biblical characters. The work is located in the Cybo Chapel inside the Cathedral of S.Lorenzo, Genoa. 1920-30 ca

Madonna with Child, St. Peter and St. John the Baptist. Sculpture by Tommaso Pisano, located near the altar of the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, Pisa. Pisa Church of Santa Maria della Spina

Octagonal Baptismal Font kept in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Como Como Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, interior Baptismal Font Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The preaching of St John the Baptist. Relief from the baptismal font of the parish church of St Maria in Arezzo, sculpted by Giovanni di Agostino Arezzo St Maria parish church Low Relief

Bust of S. Giovannino, conserved in the National Gallery of the Marche, inside the Ducal Palace, Urbino Urbino Bust Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Two small bronze plaques depicting the Madonna and Child, in the Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte (Sartorio Collection), Trieste Trieste Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte Low Relief

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Detail of the Baptism of Jesus, marble, Andrea Sansovino (1467-1529) and Innocenzo Spinazzi (1726-1798), the entablature of the east door of the Baptistery of S. Giovanni in Florence 1920-1930 ca

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Detail of the head of Pharisee, detail of the sculpture group of Francesco Rustici with the preachings of St. John, located above the north door of the baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence 1930

Detail of the head of Pharisee, detail of the sculpture group of Francesco Rustici with the preachings of St. John, located above the north door of the baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence Florence

Small bronzes, in the Correr Museum in Venice: the Virgin, St. John the Baptist and Jove Venice Correr Museum Bronze Statuette Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

St John the Baptist, bronze statue by Donatello preserved in St John the Baptist's Chapel in Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Font in marble, designed by Sammicheli, with a statuette of bronze shaped by Angelo de'Rossi and cast by Giuseppe Levi

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Prato Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1956

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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.