Saint John 1618

Peter Paul Rubens' "Saint John" is a painting from 1618, known for its rich, saturated colors, and dramatic composition. The painting depicts Saint John the Baptist, a figure from the Bible, holding a book and looking upwards, perhaps towards an imagined divine presence. His pose is dynamic, his gaze intense, and the composition is balanced by a soaring eagle in the upper section of the canvas. Rubens was a master of Baroque painting, known for his lush and vibrant palette, which he employs to great effect in "Saint John". The painting is a prime example of the Baroque style with its use of dramatic light and shadow and strong emotional expression.