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John the Baptist stands in the wilderness beside the Jordan River, lifting his hands as he proclaims a call to repentance. His rugged appearance and desert setting reflect the Gospel portrait of the prophet who prepared Israel for the coming Messiah. The river behind him points to his baptism of repentance, where crowds confessed their sins and awaited the One greater than John. This artwork emphasizes John’s prophetic ministry: “Prepare the way of the Lord,” a summons to turn from sin and receive the kingdom of heaven.