Saint John the Baptist 1480

Ambrogio Bergognone's "Saint John the Baptist" (c. 1480) depicts the biblical figure standing with a cross and a scroll, a testament to his role as the forerunner of Christ. The artist, a prominent figure in the Lombard Renaissance, is known for his use of delicate details and rich colors, as seen in the flowing drapery and the vivid blue sky. Bergognone's masterful representation of the saint's solemnity captures the essence of John the Baptist's character in this devotional painting.