Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint John the Baptist 1490 - 1500

This panel, "Saint John the Baptist," from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville, France, dates from the late 15th century. The anonymous artist, likely a local master, created the painting in a Late Gothic style. John the Baptist is depicted in a red robe, holding a lamb and a book, referencing his role as the precursor to Christ. This panel, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a rare surviving example of French religious art from the period. The painting's intricate details, vibrant colors, and the delicate rendering of John's figure are hallmarks of Northern European painting during the 15th century.