Johannes de Doper in de woestijn 1587 - 1647

"Johannes de Doper in de woestijn" is an etching by Everard Crynsz. van der Maes, a Dutch artist who was active between 1587 and 1647. The artwork depicts John the Baptist in the wilderness, a traditional theme in Christian art. The image is a depiction of a young, bare-chested John the Baptist with a lamb by his side. He holds a dish in his left hand and a cross in his right hand, signifying his role as a prophet and the sacrifice of Christ. Van der Maes, known for his detailed and realistic engravings, uses hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create a sense of depth and texture.