Saint John the Baptist

This Saint John the Baptist panel by the Master of the Morrison Triptych likely formed part of the same altarpiece or devotional ensemble as the companion Saint John the Evangelist panel. The Baptist, patron saint of Florence and protector against disease, was one of the most frequently depicted saints in European art. The anonymous master's refined treatment reflects the continuing vitality of the Bruges painting tradition at the end of the 15th century.

The oil-on-panel technique maintains the quality of the companion piece with luminous glazes and precise detail in the Baptist's camel-hair garment and rocky wilderness setting. The refined execution reflects the high standards of the late Bruges school.