St. John the Baptist as a Child

Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Artwork: St. John the Baptist as a Child
Description: This painting depicts a young St. John the Baptist. He is shown as a child, with long, curly hair and a red cloak. He is standing in a rocky landscape, with a lamb at his side. The lamb is a symbol of Christ, and it foreshadows John’s role as the forerunner of Christ.
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