John the Baptist with a Lamb in the Wilderness 1695 - 1705

"John the Baptist with a Lamb in the Wilderness" is a small pen-and-ink drawing by Spanish Baroque artist Pedro Duque Cornejo. The artwork depicts John the Baptist, a central figure in Christianity, seated in the wilderness, with a lamb at his feet. The drawing, created between 1695 and 1705, is a preparatory study for a larger painting and showcases Cornejo's skill in capturing the human form and creating a sense of depth within a limited space. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this drawing provides insight into Cornejo's artistic process and his interpretation of a significant biblical figure.