The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist — Abraham Bloemaert

Abraham Bloemaert. Painted 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.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 188 × 139 cm

Print: 119 × 88 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026651. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.