The painting belongs to the most outstanding examples of Baroque painting in Lesser Poland. It was created in the 17th century. Its author was undoubtedly influenced by the outstanding Italian painter of the Baroque era – Caravaggio.
Sławomir Majoch, Józef Skrabski, "St. John the Baptist", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source: https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/st-john-the-baptist-6