The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist — History & Facts
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.
More Artworks by Abraham Bloemaert
Adam and Eve
Abraham Bloemaert
Intercession of Christ and Mary before God the Father
Abraham Bloemaert
Joseph and his Brothers
Abraham Bloemaert
The adoration of the Magi
Abraham Bloemaert
Caritas Romana
Abraham Bloemaert
A seated woman facing right
Abraham Bloemaert
Christ and the Canaanite Women
Abraham Bloemaert
Hippolytus
Abraham Bloemaert
Den menneskelige glædes skrøbelighed En mand, der jages af en drage, klynger sig til en gren, mens han slikker honning af sin finger
Abraham Bloemaert
Moses Striking the Rock
Abraham Bloemaert
