Saint John the Baptist, El Greco, between 1577 and 1579

The work represents the prophet saint john the baptist, precursor of the messiah. Object Type: painting. Genre: religious art. Date: between 1577 and 1579. Dimensions: height: 212 cm (83.4 in); width: 78 cm (30.7 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: John the Baptist. Collection: Monastery of Saint Dominic of Silos. San Juan Bautista El Greco