The Birth of John the Baptist c. 1540

"The Birth of John the Baptist" is an anonymous 16th-century grisaille painting on glass, a style commonly practiced in the Netherlands. The composition, depicting the birth of John the Baptist in a lavish interior, is typical of Northern Renaissance religious art. The delicate details of the figures and their gestures, along with the architectural features of the room, create a sense of intimacy and realism. The painting is now in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.