St. John the Baptist

Date: 16th century
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Louvre, Paris, France

"St. John the Baptist" by Leonardo da Vinci depicts the figure of St. John the Baptist, who is one of the important biblical figures. St. John the Baptist is depicted as a young man standing on a stone plinth or river bank. In the background of the painting you can see a landscape motif that includes rocky terrain and the water level of the river.

St. John the Baptist is depicted in vivid colors and his figure is in the center of attention. He has long hair and is dressed in a simple dress, which is characteristic of biblical characters. His gesture points to Jesus Christ, which refers to his role as baptizer and forerunner of Christ.

Leonardo da Vinci paid special attention to the details and anatomy of the figure. The face of Saint John the Baptist has delicate features and expresses a peaceful angelic beauty. His figure is known for its harmony and symmetry, which was characteristic of Leonardo's work.

The landscape background of the painting includes details such as rocks and water, which are depicted with a precise and realistic style. The light and shadows in the painting are also remarkable, contributing to the impression of depth and space.

Overall, Leonardo da Vinci's "St. John the Baptist" has a calm and spiritual atmosphere and is an example of Renaissance art that emphasizes harmony, beauty and realism. This painting is one of the major works of Renaissance art and remains a prized work of art to this day.

Vinci painted picture St. John the Baptist in 16th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in Louvre, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). He was an important Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician and inventor. He is even considered the greatest humanist of all time. His works are special and innovative thanks to the search of compositional balance, the movement of characters and perspectives achieved by the play of light and colour. He used a distinctive colour blending technique known as sfumato. His attempt to capture the character, mood and expression of people was also significant. Among his most famous works are The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Self Portrait and of course Mona Lisa, which is one of the most famous works of art in the history of painting.