Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness

Giovanni di Paolo

Created:
Movement:
1455/60
Renaissance
key Notes:
Mystical Landscape, Solitary Figure
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Dimensions:
68.5 × 36.2 cm (27 × 14 1/4 in.); Framed: 79.4 × 47.7 × 8 cm (31 1/4 × 18 3/4 × 3 1/8 in.)
medium:
Tempera on panel
story of the work:

"Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness" by Giovanni di Paolo is a tempera and gold on panel painting that depicts the young Saint John the Baptist embarking on his spiritual journey into the wilderness, a common theme in Christian iconography. The work is notable for its intricate landscape and use of gold leaf, reflecting the Sienese school's emphasis on decorative detail and spiritual narrative.

Description of the work:

"Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness" by Giovanni di Paolo is a tempera on panel painting that depicts the youthful saint in a richly detailed landscape, characterized by its stylized, rolling hills and a path leading into a dense, verdant forest. The composition is marked by the artist's use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns, with Saint John portrayed in a contemplative pose, emphasizing his spiritual journey and connection to the natural world.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness