John the Baptist in the desert 1574

"John the Baptist in the Desert" is a 1574 engraving by Melchior Lorck. The artwork, now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts John the Baptist in a desert landscape. The composition features a detailed depiction of the landscape, including a palm tree and a tree with twisted branches. John the Baptist is shown standing in the foreground, clad in a simple garment and holding a staff, his posture indicative of his role as a preacher in the wilderness. This engraving is a characteristic example of Lorck's style, known for its detailed and precise rendering of both figures and landscapes.