Johannes de Doper in een landschap c. 1620 - 1624

"Johannes de Doper in een landschap" is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Bloemaert, dating from c. 1620-1624. It depicts John the Baptist, a significant figure in Christian tradition, seated in a lush landscape, holding a staff and pointing towards a lamb. The detailed, naturalistic depiction of the setting, with its trees, foliage, and river, is characteristic of Bloemaert's style. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Bloemaert's skill in capturing both the religious and the natural world. The use of etching, a technique where acid is used to create lines on a metal plate, adds a unique texture to the image.