Landscape with Saint John the Baptist

Herri met de Bles painted “Landscape with Saint John the Baptist” around c. 1540. The work, oil on wood, shows a panoramic view with small figures engaged in a religious moment. The landscape is depicted from a high viewpoint.

The painting is an oil on wood panel. Herri met de Bles often included small figures within his landscapes, combining religious scenes with atmospheric perspective.

Met de Bles was active during the Northern Renaissance. He was known for integrating history and religious scenes into his landscapes, often depicting rocky terrains and high viewpoints.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1967.20

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