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Saint John the Baptist, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Serbian School
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Saint John the Baptist, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Serbian School
Saint John the Baptist, between 1600 and 1700
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Full Frame Icon John St John The Baptist St Martyr Martyrdom Orthodox Saint John Saint John The Baptist Saint John The Forerunner Saint John The Precursor Serbia Serbian St John St John Baptist St John The Baptist Paris Museums Petit Palais Santo
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This image of Saint John the Baptist, created between 1600 and 1700 by the Serbian School, showcases the profound devotion and artistic mastery of the Orthodox Christian faith during the seventeenth century. The full-frame portrait, now housed in the Petit Palais Museum in Paris, depicts the saint as an aged man with a long, brown beard, his face filled with a sense of deep contemplation and inner strength. The use of tempera on wood imbues the painting with a rich, golden hue, adding to the sense of reverence and otherworldly beauty. Saint John the Baptist, also known as the Forerunner or the Precursor, is a central figure in both the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible. He is renowned for his role as a prophet and a martyr, having been beheaded at the command of King Herod Antipas for denouncing his immoral union with Herodias, his brother's wife. This close-up, one-person portrait offers a glimpse into the heritage art of Serbia during the seventeenth century, a time of great cultural and religious significance. The Serbian School, an institution of artistic excellence, produced works that continue to inspire awe and admiration, providing a valuable connection to the past and a testament to the enduring power of religious art.
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