Saint John the Baptist with Five Kneeling Women
Unknown Artist
ca. 1520
Medium
Stained glass
Dimensions
Overall: 22 1/4 × 22 1/4 in. (56.5 × 56.5 cm)
Classification
Glass-Stained
Culture
Flemish, Malines (Mechelen)
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of George D. Pratt, 1935
Accession Number
41.170.10
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the glow of colored light, *Saint John the Baptist with Five Kneeling Women* (ca. 1520) is a exquisite example of Flemish stained glass from Malines (Mechelen), a thriving center for glassmaking in the early 16th century. This square panel, measuring just over 22 inches on each side, depicts the revered saint surrounded by five devout women kneeling in prayer, their postures conveying deep reverence. Crafted by an unknown artist, it captures the Northern Renaissance's blend of spiritual intensity and meticulous detail, where vivid hues of ruby red, sapphire blue, and emerald green f...