Prediking van Johannes de Doper 1679 - 1728

"Prediking van Johannes de Doper" (1679-1728) is an etching by French artist Jean-Baptiste de Poilly (1669-1728). The image depicts a scene from the New Testament, in which John the Baptist preaches to a crowd of people. The composition is well-balanced, with John the Baptist positioned prominently in the foreground, surrounded by figures listening intently. The detailed depiction of the landscape and the figures contributes to the overall sense of realism and drama, making this etching an important work of religious art.