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Saint John the Baptist

Frederick Bloemaert after Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of classical figures and scenes. The drawing depicts several nude figures in an artfully composed scene. The central figure is standing with a cloth draped over one shoulder, gazing intently in a certain direction. To the left, a figure holds up what appears to be a large vessel, radiating light. Various partial or obscured figures appear at the edges. The figures are drawn with fine lines on a brownish, textured background.

Artwork Details

Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in two shades of brown with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4281 × 3511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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