Signed St. John the Baptist as a Child After Murillo Oil on Canvas on Board

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This Framed Signed St. John the Baptist as a Child After Murillo presents a devotional recreation of the iconic 17th-century … Read more This Framed Signed St. John the Baptist as a Child After Murillo presents a devotional recreation of the iconic 17th-century composition by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The young saint is depicted seated beside a lamb, wrapped in a red drape, as he gazes upward with a look of spiritual yearning and reverence. The lamb, which serves as an emblem of Christ, is tethered to a simple wooden cross, reinforcing the painting's symbolic weight. Dramatic lighting and rich, earth-toned contrasts evoke a sense of divine presence against the dark, shadowy background. The work is housed in a carved, dark-stained wood frame with a curved profile and decorative ornaments, lending it an added sense of esteemed elegance. See less