John the Baptist Size:16″ x 24″ (Vertical) Schwegman's masterful use of light

Schwegman's masterful use of light and shadow brings her features to life

An elegant English lady of high status moves gracefully to the right

a temple dedicated to Mercury stands as a silent witness to their interaction

The right half of the main scene depicts the battlefield

a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit appears

John the Baptist Size:16″ x 24″ (Vertical) Schwegman's masterful use of lightJohannes de Doper, 1588 Hendrick Goltzius The painting depicts John the Baptist, seated in a rugged mountainous landscape. He rests a staff, culminating in a cross, against his shoulder while a lamb lounges at his feet. Below the image, four lines of Latin text provide further context to this profound scene. Copyright: Public domain