St. John the Baptist | Leonardo da Vinci | 1513-16 Select Size:18" x 24" In his 1887 lithograph "Christ

In his 1887 lithograph "Christ

painted in 1525

The majestic columns and intricate details of the temple are rendered with precision

some blurred in motion

Set against a backdrop of classical architecture and shadowy arches

St. John the Baptist | Leonardo da Vinci | 1513-16 Select Size:18" x 24" In his 1887 lithograph "ChristAbout the artwork: In this enigmatic final painting by Leonardo da Vinci, Saint John the Baptist emerges from a dark, undefined background, his form illuminated by a soft, almost supernatural light. With his right arm raised and finger pointing upward, he alludes to the heavens and the coming of Christa gesture loaded with spiritual significance. His faint smile and ambiguous expression echo the famous sfumato technique Leonardo mastered, giving the