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Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness

Felice Albites

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a forest scene featuring a figure sitting against a tree. The image is detailed and textured, with a focus on the trees and foliage. The foreground includes vegetation around the figure. The figure holds a staff and wears a draped garment. In the background, there is a winding path leading into the distance. The drawing is done in shades of brown to create contrast and detail.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper attached to album page
Dimensions
3402 × 4493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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