St. John the Baptist Pointing to Christ 1630 - 1655

This drawing by Willem van Oordt, titled "St. John the Baptist Pointing to Christ," depicts a scene from the New Testament where John the Baptist, dressed in a simple robe, points toward Christ, who is not shown in the image. The figure of John is rendered in a loose and gestural style, typical of Oordt's work. This pen and brown wash drawing, created between 1630 and 1655, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The composition is dynamic, with John's outstretched arm drawing the viewer's eye toward the unseen Christ, creating a sense of anticipation and mystery.