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Saint John the Baptist in the Desert

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names

Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image shows a man seated on rocks with an expansive view. He is leaning against a tree trunk with his legs positioned casually. The man has classical facial features, curly hair, and a calm expression. He is mostly nude with a draped cloth covering part of his lower body. The background features trees, hills, and mountains.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1971.37.27
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 23, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65512096

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