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Saint John in the Desert

By: Domenico Veneziano

Uploaded By: Make MyArts

Art Number: AB02427

Rs.280

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The Artist of this Painting is Domenico Veneziano (1410–1461). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/  

Description:

This serene and contemplative painting depicts Saint John the Baptist as a youthful, almost ethereal figure wandering in a wild, rocky desert. Barefoot and nearly nude except for a faintly draped mantle, he holds a vibrant red cloth, symbolizing his later role as the herald of Christ's sacrifice. His delicate halo glows softly above his head, emphasizing his sanctity. The stark white mountains and sparse greenery evoke the harshness of the wilderness, contrasting with the vivid sky and the gentle flow of a narrow stream, symbolizing spiritual purity and renewal. The minimalistic, almost dreamlike landscape enhances the spiritual isolation and introspective character of the scene. Domenico Veneziano masterfully combines clarity, soft light, and harmonious composition to create an otherworldly atmosphere, typical of the early Renaissance's exploration of human emotion and divine presence in nature.

Resource Type : Paintings

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