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The Infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist with a
Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682). Spanish painter. The Infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist with a Shell, ca. 1670. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
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1670 Banner Baptism Baroque Bartolome Biblical Cherub Christ Christianism Cousin Esteban Murillo
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Adorn your walls with the enchanting beauty of Spanish Baroque art. Our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints presents "The Infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist with a Shell" by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. This exquisite masterpiece, originating from the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, showcases the tender bond between the young Christ and Saint John the Baptist, with the latter offering a seashell as a symbol of his prophecy. Bring the timeless charm of Old Masters' art into your home and add an elegant touch to any room with this stunning poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.9cm x 42cm (19.6" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite 17th-century painting, "The Infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist with a Shell," is a masterpiece by the renowned Spanish Baroque artist Bartolome Esteban Murillo. Created around 1670, the artwork is currently housed at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The painting depicts two iconic figures from Christian tradition: the Infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist. The young Christ, dressed in a simple tunic and holding a cross, gazes intently at his cousin John, who is shown as a bearded hermit, dressed in a camel's hair mantle and holding a shell. The shell, a symbol of John's role as a precursor to Christ, is filled with water, possibly representing the baptism of Christ. The painting's setting is simple yet evocative, with a banner bearing the Latin inscription "Ecce Agnus Dei," or "Behold the Lamb of God," hanging in the background. The use of soft, warm colors and the gentle expression on the faces of the figures creates an intimate and tender atmosphere. The painting is a testament to Murillo's exceptional skill in capturing the innocence and purity of childhood, as well as his ability to convey the deep spiritual significance of the biblical narrative. The antiquity of the story is brought to life through the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his masterful use of light and shadow. The painting's composition and use of symbolism are reminiscent of the Bible and the rich tradition of Christian art. The figures of Christ and John the Baptist have been depicted together countless times throughout history, but Murillo's interpretation is unique and captivating, inviting viewers to contemplate the deep spiritual connection between the two figures.
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