St. John the Baptist, who lived as a hermit in the wilderness where he preached of the coming of the Messiah, was a subject Reni painted several times. The figure of the youthful saint is on a heroic scale (literally larger than life) and dominates the space with his simple, sweeping gesture. The silvery tonality of the colours, the pearly flesh and sketchy brushstrokes are associated with Reni’s late ‘unfinished’ manner."
About the Art Prints
St John The Baptist In The Wilderness by Guido Reni. Our art prints are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks and lamination to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All prints include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2 days