The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist

Abraham Bloemaert (1564–1651), oil on canvas, 1590–1610

The protagonist in this scene, John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, stands partially concealed in the shade of a group of fanciful trees. It is as if Bloemaert wanted to prove that he could paint virtually anything and everything: a mountainous landscape, leafy trees, as well as figures, either nude or clad in exotic colourful gowns and arranged in complicated poses. All of this proves him to be a master of Mannerism.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3746
  • Dimensionsheight 139 cm x width 188 cm, depth 8.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek