Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness
| Title | Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness |
|---|---|
| Artist | Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660) |
| Date | c. 1622 17th century |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Classification | oil on canvas |
| Origin | Seville |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Barbara Deering Danielson |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness” is a work by Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660), dated c. 1622. It is executed in oil on canvas and classified as oil on canvas. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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