Prediking van Johannes de Doper, in landschap 1683 - 1746

"Prediking van Johannes de Doper, in landschap" is a drawing by Dutch painter Nicolaas Verkolje, created between 1683 and 1746. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from the Bible where John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness to a group of people. The drawing showcases Verkolje's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the figures' expressions and the landscape's intricacies with a sense of realism. The composition, with its central figure of John the Baptist, effectively conveys the narrative of the biblical passage.