St. John the Baptist

Identifier
DZIELO/22377
Category
Picture
Amount
1
Catalogue note author
Maria Działo

Abstract

Probably, the painting was produced at the turn of the 17th and 18th century and it was an altar painting. 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 QUI TOLLIT PECC[ATA]" and a lamb are his attributes - referring to a scene described in the Gospel of Saint John. Unfortunately, the author of the work remains unknown.

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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-9

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