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The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist (1515) by Bernard Van Orley in the Northern Renaissance style — Belgian art depicting Portraits, Cultural Heritage, Religious

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The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist

Bernard Van Orley

The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by Bernard Van Orley, 1515.

Catalogue Entry

Date
1515
Dimensions
76.2 x 63.5 cm
Style
Northern Renaissance
Period
17th Century
Origin
Belgian
Subjects
PortraitsCultural HeritageReligious
CC Public domain
Curated by Louie Drehmer

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PortraitsCultural HeritageReligiousNorthern RenaissanceBernard Van Orley17th CenturyBelgian

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