Panel with the Birth of St. John the Baptist from Retable 15th century

This 15th-century panel depicting the "Birth of St. John the Baptist" is a work by the Spanish painter Domingo Ram, and currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The scene, characteristic of Early Netherlandish art, portrays the moment of John the Baptist's birth, as witnessed by his parents, Zacharias and Elizabeth, along with other figures. The work demonstrates Ram's skilled use of color and detail, as seen in the rich hues of the clothing and the expressive faces of the characters. The panel, once part of a larger altarpiece, offers insight into the devotional practices of the time.