Saint John the Baptist Pray for Us

Französische Grafik 1815–1830, vers 1820

The image shows a person standing forward-facing, with one arm raised and the other holding a staff with a cross and ribbon. The individual has distinct facial features, calm expression, parted hair, and is draped in red and blue clothes with fur over one shoulder. A golden halo surrounds them, with a lamb nearby. In the background are smaller figures, with the scene framed by an arch with flowers and vines. Text at the bottom reads, "ST JEAN BAPTISTE PRIEZ POUR NOUS."

Artiste: Französische Grafik 1815–1830
Datation: vers 1820
Catégorie: Estampe
Technique: hand-colored woodcut on blue laid paper
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a person standing forward-facing, with one arm raised and the other holding a staff with a cross and ribbon. The individual has distinct facial features, calm expression, parted hair, and is draped in red and blue clothes with fur over one shoulder. A golden halo surrounds them, with a lamb nearby. In the background are smaller figures, with the scene framed by an arch with flowers and vines. Text at the bottom reads, "ST JEAN BAPTISTE PRIEZ POUR NOUS."

Französische Grafik 1815–1830