Saint John the Baptist Pray for Us

c. 1820

French 19th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a person standing forward-facing, with one arm raised and the other holding a staff with a cross and ribbon. The individual has distinct facial features, calm expression, parted hair, and is draped in red and blue clothes with fur over one shoulder. A golden halo surrounds them, with a lamb nearby. In the background are smaller figures, with the scene framed by an arch with flowers and vines. Text at the bottom reads, "ST JEAN BAPTISTE PRIEZ POUR NOUS."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.861


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64953507

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