St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness 1408

"St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness" is a 1408 illuminated manuscript page created by the Limbourg brothers, renowned for their exquisite detail and naturalistic depictions. The page depicts St. John the Baptist in the wilderness, holding a lamb, surrounded by various animals, such as a bear, a badger, and a dog, creating a scene of serene contemplation. This page, likely from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, exemplifies the brothers' mastery of miniature painting and their ability to create a captivating sense of space and depth.