An exhibition at London’s Royal Academy focuses on a time when the three Renaissance artists were all in Florence, developing ...

Leonardo’s mysterious painting shows the Virgin Mary with Saint John the Baptist, Christ’s cousin, and an angel. All kneel to adore the infant Christ, who in turn raises his hand to bless them. They ...

79 x 56 cm. (31.1 x 22 in.) ...

57 x 38 cm. (22.4 x 15 in.) ...

The life story of Leonardo (1452–1519), one of history’s most extraordinary intellects and artistic geniuses, always stirs ...

Our knowledge of the figure of John the Baptist is very limited. We have only those references to him in the Christian gospels, where he stands alongside of Jesus. We also have references to him ...

Towering over Lafayette Square in the Historic District, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist's Gothic towers should lure in any architecture buff. The original cathedral was established ...

Leonardo, who was around 52 ... the unfinished white marble relief features an infant John the Baptist presenting a bird to the infant Christ, who is held in Mary’s arms. Raphael, a friend ...

and John the Baptist. Look at that motherly hand the Virgin places on baby Jesus’s pudgy little arm. Despite the shadow of the great Leonardo, it is a fantastically accomplished painting.

Hyderabad: Nestled in East Marredpally, the Church of St. John the Baptist is a 211-year-old architectural marvel and a cornerstone of history in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.