Johannes de Doper in de woestijn 1642

"Johannes de Doper in de woestijn" is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1642. The artwork depicts John the Baptist, a key figure in Christianity, in the wilderness. John is shown sitting on a rock, with his right hand raised in a gesture of preaching. The scene is set in a desolate landscape, reflecting John's life of solitude and his role as a prophet preparing the way for Jesus. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hollar's meticulous detail and skilled use of light and shadow, characteristic of his work.