The young Saint John is seated in a wooded landscape, in a contemplative pose with a sweet and thoughtful gaze directed towards the lamb; the delicate light and soft brushstrokes give him a sweet and intimate appearance. The child's body is modeled with delicate chiaroscuro nuances, which give softness to the flesh. There is no drama in the chiaroscuro, but rather a soft and serene light that softens the outlines. The lamb is rendered with quick but precise touches of white and gray. A fine antique wooden frame enriches the beautiful canvas. The painting has a clearly Baroque-Emilian style, traceable to the Bolognese school of the late 17th century, and is likely the work of an artist close to Marcantonio Franceschini. The balanced and intimate composition was probably intended for private devotion or a refined collector. cm. 62x73.5 without frame cm. 76x87 with frame