John’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Saint Mark Saving a Slave from Torture, from Opera Selectiora
John Baptist Jackson (English, 1701-1780) after Jacopo Robusti, called Tintoretto (Italian, 1519-1594)

The Massacre of the Innocents, from Opera Selectiora
John Baptist Jackson (English, 1701-1780) after Jacopo Robusti, called Tintoretto (Italian, 1519-1594)

Melchisedech Blessing Abraham, from Opera Selectoria
John Baptist Jackson (English, 1701-1780) after Jacopo Bassano (Italian, 1510-1592)

Portrait of the Artist
John Jackson (English, 1778-1831)

Greyed Rainbow
Jackson Pollock American, 1912–1956

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

The Key
Jackson Pollock American, 1912-1956

Untitled
Jackson Pollock American, 1912-1956

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist
Bartolomeo di Giovanni (Italian, active c. 1465-1501)

Untitled
Jackson Pollock American, 1912-1956

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness
Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482)

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482)

Souvenir of Tuscany
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot French, 1796-1875

Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness
Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

Untitled
Jackson Pollock American, 1912-1956

Untitled
Jackson Pollock American, 1912-1956

St. John the Baptist
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
Guido Reni (Italian, 1575–1642)