Saint John the Baptist 1600 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts Saint John the Baptist, a central figure in Christianity. Saint John, recognizable by his long hair and beard, is depicted holding a staff with a scroll, a common symbol associated with him. The artist employed hatching and shading techniques to achieve depth and dimension, conveying a sense of realism in the figure's form. While the artist remains unknown, this work provides a glimpse into the religious art of the period, illustrating the importance of biblical figures in artistic representation.