Son of Saint Isobel, and therefore Jesus’ cousin, John is considered to be the last prophet before the arrival of the Messiah and, for this reason, he’s called “precursor”.  His most famous nickname derives from his activity as a Baptist on the banks of the river Jordan, in which he carried out the baptism of Christ, who he recognised as the son of God. John died beheaded upon request of Salome, daughter of Herodias and niece of Herod, who imprisoned him because he had reported their incestuous union. 

His representation is that of an anchorite, that is to say, one who lives apart and dedicated to the oration and penitence. That’s why he is usually dressed in a leather tunic. One of his most notable attributes is the lamb related to his designation of Christ as a lamb of God. This can be lying on a book or contained in a flabellum, which is common in Catalan art.