Saint John Baptist Preaching ca 1650 Oil canvas
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Saint John Baptist Preaching ca 1650 Oil canvas
Artokoloro
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Media ID 14018977
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1613–1699 1650 Baptist Baptist Preaching Desert Il Cavalier Calabrese Lamb Mattia Preti Pointing Right Hand Saint John Taverna Valletta Viewer Years Repentance
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the artwork titled "Saint John Baptist Preaching" created around 1650 by Mattia Preti, also known as Il Cavalier Calabrese. The oil canvas measures approximately 68 x 47 3/4 inches (1727 x 1213 cm) and is part of the Artokoloro collection. In this painting, Saint John the Baptist is depicted seated in a wilderness setting, passionately exhorting viewers to repentance. With his right hand pointing heavenwards, he urges them to turn away from their sins and seek redemption. His skin appears tanned from years spent in the desert, emphasizing his ascetic lifestyle. The focal point of the composition is a lamb standing beside Saint John. This symbolizes Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of humanity. The presence of this lamb reinforces Saint John's message and serves as a reminder that salvation can be found through faith in Jesus. Mattia Preti's masterful brushwork brings life to this religious scene, capturing both the intensity of Saint John's preaching and the serene beauty of nature surrounding him. This print allows art enthusiasts to appreciate Preti's exceptional talent and delve into an important biblical narrative. It serves as a visual reminder for viewers to reflect on their own lives and consider embracing repentance for spiritual growth.
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