Saint John the Baptist by Juan Bautista Maíno

Saint John the Baptist 

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Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland

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ethereal

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blurry

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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dark image

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dark silhouette

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blurriness

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abstract character

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charcoal

This painting, "Saint John the Baptist", by Spanish artist Juan Bautista Maíno, depicts the biblical figure of John the Baptist. John is shown sitting, holding a lamb and flowers. He is depicted as a young man, with his body partially covered in a cloth. The dark background creates a sense of drama and mystery, while the soft lighting illuminates John's figure. Maíno's use of chiaroscuro, with contrasting light and dark, adds a sense of depth and realism to the work. The painting is a classic example of Baroque art, with its emphasis on emotion, drama, and theatricality. It is housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, in Switzerland.

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