Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Preaching of John the Baptist
Adam van Noort
A dynamic Flemish Baroque scene depicting a crowd gathered in a sun-dappled forest to hear a sermon.
St John the Baptist Preaching
Pieter Lastman
1627 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterful 17th-century narrative painting depicting St John the Baptist addressing a focused crowd within a lush forest setting.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1627 by Pieter Lastman, a major influence on Rembrandt, this work captures the dramatic moment of St John the Baptist's sermon. The composition features a rich tapestry of figures in various poses and costumes, including a prominent equestrian figure on the right, all set against a detailed woodland landscape that opens to a bright sky.
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