Leonardo Da Vinci Painting

St John the Baptist!

TITLE: LEONARDO DA VINCI PAINTING ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

DATE: 1514

DA VINCI'S AGE: 62

~ Leonardo Da Vinci Portrait St John the Baptist ~

:Leonard's best friend as St John the Baptist.

SUBJECT MATTER:

John the Baptist is believed by many to be the profit previous to Jesus.

TYPE: Portrait / Biblical figure, oils on walnut wood

SIZE: 69 × 57 cm's

INNOVATION INTRODUCED:

Leonardo painted John the Baptist as an androgynous figure.

PRESENT LOCATION:

The Louvre, Paris, France.

INFORMATION:

Leonardo's closest friend 'Salai' was the sitter for this painting.

MORE INFORMATION:

This painting is similar to the Mona Lisa as John bears a similar smile, though not as enigmatic.

AUTHENTICATION:

No dispute in the Art world that this a Leonardo original.

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