Sconosciuto - San Giovannino

A painting from a noble Venetian lounge.

. The features are those of the Venetian-Dalmatian school of the time to which it belongs.

. St. John the Baptist child, as he was often depicted in paintings, holds in his hand the typical cross with which he is almost always depicted.

. The presence of the 3 birds in shades of blue and the lamb are symbols that connect him, when he was painted, to his mission to baptize and convert the masses.

. Always preserved in Venetian noble houses, the canvas of this painting is in very good condition, perfectly preserved, while the original vintage frame shows evident signs of wear and very damaged in the left margin.

. It was probably relined around the late 18th century - early 19th century.