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
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Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness by Giovanni di Paolo

Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness, created by Giovanni di Paolo between 1455 and 1460, is a notable example of tempera on panel painting from the Italian Renaissance. Giovanni di Paolo was an influential Sienese painter whose work is characterized by its intricate detail and vibrant color palette. This painting exemplifies his ability to blend Gothic traditions with emerging Renaissance ideals, particularly in its use of landscape to convey narrative depth. The depiction of Saint John the Baptist is imbued with a sense of spiritual introspection, reflecting the religious fervor of the period. Giovanni di Paolo's contributions to art are significant for their synthesis of mystical themes and innovative compositional techniques. His work continues to be studied for its unique approach to storytelling and its impact on the development of Sienese painting.

Description of the work:

"Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness" by Giovanni di Paolo, created circa 1455/60, is a tempera on panel painting that exemplifies the Sienese School's intricate detail and vibrant color palette. The artwork depicts the biblical figure of Saint John the Baptist as he ventures into the wilderness, capturing a moment of spiritual solitude and reflection.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness