Flower Garland with John the Baptist 1652 - 1655

"Flower Garland with John the Baptist" is an oil on canvas painting created by the Flemish artist Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen d.Æ. between 1652 and 1655. The work depicts a circular garland of flowers encircling an oval portrait of John the Baptist in the wilderness. The painting is a beautiful example of the Flemish Baroque style, which is characterized by its use of rich color, dramatic light and shadow, and complex compositions. The flowers in the garland are rendered with incredible detail and realism. This painting is now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.