The Story
Saint John the Baptist Preaching by Mattia Preti (Il Cavalier Calabrese).
Gift of Melissa O.
Aronson, in memory of Thomas P.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Saint John the Baptist Preaching
Mattia Preti (Il Cavalier Calabrese)
Saint John the Baptist Preaching
Mattia Preti (Il Cavalier Calabrese)32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on canvas
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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