Landscape with St John the Baptist by Francesco Zuccarelli. St. John the Baptist is depicted seated in a rocky landscape next to a small waterfall and a lamb.

Landscape with St John the Baptist

Francesco Zuccarelli

1765 · Oil Paint, Panel

A serene 18th-century landscape featuring St. John the Baptist and a lamb in a dramatic rocky setting.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in black and softened neutral tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1765 by the Italian master Francesco Zuccarelli, this oil on panel work depicts St. John the Baptist in a contemplative moment within a wild landscape. The composition balances the figure of the saint with a cascading waterfall and rugged cliffside, characteristic of Zuccarelli's refined pastoral style.

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