{"product_id":"st-john-the-baptist-as-a-child-bartolome-esteban-murillo","title":"St. John the Baptist as a Child - Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA young St. John the Baptist is depicted in this oil painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The child saint is seated with a lamb, gazing upwards in a devotional pose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBartolomé Esteban Murillo's painting depicts a young St. John the Baptist in a classical composition. The child saint is shown seated on a rocky outcrop, his gaze directed upwards, a gesture of devotion. A lamb, symbolic of Christ, stands beside him, its fleece rendered with soft, diffused brushwork. The background features a cloudy sky and a suggestion of a cave, adding to the contemplative mood. Murillo was a leading figure of the Spanish Baroque, known for his religious paintings and genre scenes. His style is characterised by its gentle naturalism and warm colour palette, often employing soft, sfumato-like effects to create a sense of atmosphere. Murillo's work was highly regarded during his lifetime and continued to be influential in the centuries that followed. His paintings often convey a sense of piety and sentimentality, reflecting the religious climate of 17th-century Spain. This particular work exemplifies Murillo's ability to combine religious iconography with a humanistic approach, portraying St. John as a relatable and sympathetic figure. The painting's composition, with its balanced arrangement of figures and landscape elements, demonstrates Murillo's mastery of the Baroque style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57748311638351,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57748315504975,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57748315537743,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57748315570511,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57748315603279,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1779328085070.jpg?v=1779355094","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/st-john-the-baptist-as-a-child-bartolome-esteban-murillo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}