Prediking van Johannes de Doper c. 1632 - 1670

This etching, “Prediking van Johannes de Doper”, was created by Dutch artist Frederick Bloemaert sometime between 1632 and 1670. The artwork depicts a biblical scene of John the Baptist preaching to a crowd. This scene is characterized by the dramatic use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. The viewer is drawn into the scene by the expressive poses of the figures and the detailed depiction of the landscape, typical of Dutch Baroque art. The etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.