John the Baptist (Caravaggio) Jordan, and was eventually killed by Herod Antipas when he called upon the king to reform his evil ways. John was frequently shown in Christian art, identifiable by his bowl, reed cross, camel's skin and lamb. The most popular scene prior to the Counter-Reformation was of John's baptism of Jesus, or else the infant Baptist together with the infant Jesus and Mary his mother, frequently supplemented by the Baptist's own mother St Elizabeth. John alone in the desert was less popular, but not unknown. For the young Caravaggio, John was invariably a boy or youth alone in the wilderness. This
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Christian community. The membership is national and international, caring, diverse and welcoming, committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and inspired to share God’s love with all. On December 29, 2000, the church was declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument by the Argentine Republic. Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a cathedral in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located at the 282 of the 25 de Mayo street, (between Sarmiento and Peron streets). The construction started 1830 and was completed in 1831. It is the oldest non-Catholic church building