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John The Baptist Collection

"John the Baptist: A Timeless Figure in Art and Faith" Throughout history, it has captivated artists and believers alike with his enigmatic presence

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci drawing, mary and Jesus & John baptist as child, Italy

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: WILDE: SALOME. The Climax. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

WILDE: SALOME. The Climax. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)

Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. John the Baptist, Thessaloniki, Macedonia

Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. John the Baptist, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)

Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)
Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: 'Tourists at the Uffizi'

"Tourists at the Uffizi" Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: North gate sculpture of St. John the Baptist, Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral

North gate sculpture of St. John the Baptist, Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Saint John the Baptist, 1513-1516. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Saint John the Baptist, 1513-1516. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Saint John the Baptist, 1513-1516. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Madonna and child with infant John the Baptist, 1542. Artist: Beccafumi, Domenico

Madonna and child with infant John the Baptist, 1542. Artist: Beccafumi, Domenico
Madonna and child with infant John the Baptist, 1542. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Climax, c1893. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley

The Climax, c1893. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax, c1893. An illustration for Oscar Wildes Salome. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Madonna of the Goldfinch, c. 1506 (oil on panel) (pre restoration)

Madonna of the Goldfinch, c. 1506 (oil on panel) (pre restoration)
XIR30270 Madonna of the Goldfinch, c.1506 (oil on panel) (pre restoration) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 107x77 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The 13th century Deesis mosaic in the South Gallery of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey

The 13th century Deesis mosaic in the South Gallery of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, depicting Jesus Christ
HAGIA SOPHIA: MOSAIC. The 13th century Deesis mosaic in the South Gallery of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, depicting Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas)

Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas)
VFS109726 Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96) & Solomon, Rebecca (1832-1886); 38.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Saint John the Forerunner with Saint John Climacus and Saint Theodore Stratelates, after 1571

Saint John the Forerunner with Saint John Climacus and Saint Theodore Stratelates, after 1571. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum of History, Architecture and Art, Pskov

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene

The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Baptism of Christ (tempera on panel)

The Baptism of Christ (tempera on panel)
XIR223295 The Baptism of Christ (tempera on panel) by Bicci di Lorenzo, (1373-1452); 127x59 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: hand of God the Father; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Jesus is Baptized (colour litho)

Jesus is Baptized (colour litho)
8668087 Jesus is Baptized (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus is Baptized)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist, after 1537 (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist, after 1537 (oil on panel)
8712014 Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist, after 1537 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St. John the Baptist

Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St. John the Baptist
7279630 Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St. John the Baptist; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: St. Paul and St. John the Baptist (painting)

St. Paul and St. John the Baptist (painting)
8683314 St. Paul and St. John the Baptist (painting) by Paolo di Giovanni Fei (fl.1372-1411); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano, Tuscany

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: John The Baptist preaching, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

John The Baptist preaching, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665344 John The Baptist preaching, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: John The Baptist preaching, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Holy Family surrounded by Saints, c.1530 (oil on panel)

The Holy Family surrounded by Saints, c.1530 (oil on panel)
8712009 The Holy Family surrounded by Saints, c.1530 (oil on panel) by Veronese, Bonifazio (1487-1553) ; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Chapel of Saint Regolo. St. Martin's cathedral, Lucca, Italy. 15th century

Chapel of Saint Regolo. St. Martin's cathedral, Lucca, Italy. 15th century
7264832 Chapel of Saint Regolo. St. Martin's cathedral, Lucca, Italy. 15th century; San Martino Cathedral, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: Chapel of Saint Regolo showing Saint Regolo centre, St)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427

Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy. 836.4
BEN5475006 Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy. 836.4 by Quercia, Jacopo della (c.1372-1438); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo

The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo della Quercia
BEN5474943 The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: John the Baptist (colour litho)

John the Baptist (colour litho)
8636012 John the Baptist (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John the Baptist)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (colour litho)

John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (colour litho)
8667580 John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Tryptic of Santa Chiara, 1320 (painting on wood)

Tryptic of Santa Chiara, 1320 (painting on wood)
VEN5033999 Tryptic of Santa Chiara, 1320 (painting on wood); Museo di Storia e Arte e Orto Lapidario (Art And History Museum And Botanic Garden), Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: Tryptic of St)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello

Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello
1578298 Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello; (add.info.: Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello. It is divided into five levels. The first: Christ releases Adam from Limbo)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Decorated lettering with Saint John the Baptist holding the lamb, 15th century (miniature)

Decorated lettering with Saint John the Baptist holding the lamb, 15th century (miniature)
AIS5391472 Decorated lettering with Saint John the Baptist holding the lamb, 15th century (miniature); Archivo de la Corona de Aragon, Barcelona

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The coronation of the Virgin, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

The coronation of the Virgin, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665476 The coronation of the Virgin, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The coronation of the Virgin)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1429 Diam

Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1429 Diam
BEN5480395 Gold coin (florin) decorated with the representation of Saint John the Baptist. 1429 Diam. 2.08 cm Museo del Bargello Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: St John the Baptist, 12th century (low relief)

St John the Baptist, 12th century (low relief)
8617818 St John the Baptist, 12th century (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: John the Baptiste)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Baptism of Jesus (colour litho)

The Baptism of Jesus (colour litho)
8636466 The Baptism of Jesus (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism of Jesus)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Baptism (colour litho)

The Baptism (colour litho)
8633763 The Baptism (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism. Illustration for The Prince of the House of David or Three Years in the Holy City by)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: John the Baptist's Head brought in a Charger, Matthew, Ch XIV, vs 6, 11 (engraving)

John the Baptist's Head brought in a Charger, Matthew, Ch XIV, vs 6, 11 (engraving)
8653489 John the Baptist's Head brought in a Charger, Matthew, Ch XIV, vs 6, 11 (engraving) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c.1490 (tempera and oil on wood)

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c.1490 (tempera and oil on wood)
XOS5878208 Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c.1490 (tempera and oil on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)

Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)
XOS5879614 Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 40.2x12.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Polyptych of the Virgin, 16th century (painting on panel with gold background)

Polyptych of the Virgin, 16th century (painting on panel with gold background)
8832430 Polyptych of the Virgin, 16th century (painting on panel with gold background) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Chiesa di San Giovanni, Cenova di Rezzo, Imperia

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel)
8712021 Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Bugiardini, Giuliano (1475-1554); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Giuliano Bugiardini).

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f)

Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f)
BEN5475158 Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f. 18 v) 10th or 11th century, Biblioteca Governativa

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Saint John Baptiste in the desert, beg 20th century (chromo)

Saint John Baptiste in the desert, beg 20th century (chromo)
FGL5460209 Saint John Baptiste in the desert, beg 20th century (chromo); Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Main entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin an

Main entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin an
7127296 Main entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin an; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Wall painting at the entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin)

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Ana Hernandez. Origin altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda)

Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Ana Hernandez. Origin altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda). Oil on wood. 1628
6267486 Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Ana Hernandez. Origin altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda). Oil on wood. 1628.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: Virgin and Child with infant St John, c.1518 (pen & ink on paper)

Virgin and Child with infant St John, c.1518 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS449150 Virgin and Child with infant St John, c.1518 (pen & ink on paper); The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees.

Background imageJohn The Baptist Collection: The Prisoner (colour litho)

The Prisoner (colour litho)
8633762 The Prisoner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prisoner. Illustration for The Prince of the House of David or Three Years in the Holy City)



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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.