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Circle of Adam Elsheimer — The Sermon of St John the Baptist
Circle of Adam Elsheimer

The Sermon of St John the Baptist

This work from the circle of Adam Elsheimer depicts 'The Sermon of St John the Baptist' in oil on copper, a rare and precious support. The small-scale format and historical subject matter reflect Counter-Reformation artistic values.

Medium
oil on copper
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Masters Day Sale, including portrait miniatures

December 2, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 429

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Circle of Adam Elsheimer, The Sermon of St John the Baptist

This work from the circle of Adam Elsheimer depicts 'The Sermon of St John the Baptist' in oil on copper, a rare and precious support. The small-scale format and historical subject matter reflect Counter-Reformation artistic values.

Medium
oil on copper
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Sermon, Dark, Old Master, Oil On Copper, Religious, Biblical, Narrative, German, Figurative, Renaissance