Head of St. John the Baptist
Giovanni Bellini (1433 – 1516)
Giovanni Bellini (1433-1516): Venetian Renaissance master renowned for luminous colors, serene Madonnas & atmospheric landscapes. Influenced Giorgione & Titian.
Head of St. John the Baptist is a tondo painting by the Italian Renaissance master Giovanni Bellini. The painting depicts the head of the St. John the Baptist just after his decapitation, with blood still dripping from the neck. It is now housed in the Civic Museum of Pesaro.
About this artwork
- Title: Head of St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Giovanni Bellini
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Renaissance
- Main color: Espresso
- Topics: people , body , saints
