St. John the Baptist

Identifier
DZIELO/09904
Category
Picture
Amount
1
Catalogue note author
Maria Działo

Abstract

Probably, the painting was created at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries and it was inserted into the altar in a new church in Zembrzyce. The altar was built by Franciszek Maćkowski in 1922. The painting shows Saint John the Baptist – a hermit, prophet, son of Zechariah and Elisabeth. Saint preached about the need for repentance and prepared the way for the coming of the Messiah. Both a cross with the inscription "ECCE AGNUS DEI" and a lamb are his attributes - referring to a scene described in the Gospel of Saint John.

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How to cite?

Maria Działo, "St. John the Baptist", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source:  https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/st-john-the-baptist-8

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