The Story
Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness by Annibale Carracci.
Gift of Fabrizio Moretti and Adam Williams, in honor of Everett Fahy, 2009.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness
Annibale Carracci
Saint John the Baptist Bearing Witness
Annibale Carracci32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on copper
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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