The Story
The Preaching of John the Baptist by Bartholomeus Breenbergh.
Purchase, The Annenberg Foundation Gift, 1991.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Preaching of John the Baptist
Bartholomeus Breenbergh
The Preaching of John the Baptist
Bartholomeus Breenbergh32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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