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'''John the Baptist''' (died 31/36 CE), born '''Yôḥānān''' (Hebraic name), was an itinerant preacher, and a major religious figure who baptized [[Jesus Christ]]. The son of [[Zechariah]], he led a movement of baptism at the {{Wiki|Jordan River}}, and held leadership over many disciples. | '''John the Baptist''' (died 31/36 CE), born '''Yôḥānān''' (Hebraic name), was an itinerant preacher, and a major religious figure who baptized [[Jesus Christ]]. The son of [[Zechariah]], he led a movement of baptism at the {{Wiki|Jordan River}}, and held leadership over many disciples. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
John was in the possession of one of the [[ | John was in the possession of one of the [[Papal Staff of Eden|Staves of Eden]], which he used to start his ministry. After him, [[Peter|Saint Peter]] would take the Staff and use it to spread the religion of {{Wiki|Christianity}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs#5|Glyph 5: "Instruments of Power"]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
During the {{Wiki|Middle Ages}} [[Theodora Palaiologina]], consort of the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] Emperor {{Wiki|Michael VIII Palaiologos}}, erected a [[Fenari Isa Mosque|church]] and dedicated it to John.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Fenari Isa Mosque]]</ref> | During the {{Wiki|Middle Ages}} [[Theodora Palaiologina]], consort of the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] Emperor {{Wiki|Michael VIII Palaiologos}}, erected a [[Fenari Isa Mosque|church]] and dedicated it to John.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Fenari Isa Mosque]]</ref> | ||
John was also the patron saint of the [[Italy|Italian]] city of [[Florence]]. [[San Giovanni District|One]] of Florence's district was named after him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: San Giovanni District]]</ref> | John was also the patron saint of the [[Italy|Italian]] city of [[Florence]]. [[San Giovanni District|One]] of Florence's district was named after him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: San Giovanni District]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Renaissance]] the famed polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] painted a portrait of John the Baptist, with his apprentice [[Salaì]] as the model.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]''</ref> A few other paintings of John were displayed in [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s [[Painting gallery|painting galleries]], often depicting him with Jesus.<ref | During the [[Renaissance]] the famed polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] painted a portrait of John the Baptist, with his apprentice [[Salaì]] as the model.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]''</ref> A few other paintings of John were displayed in [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s [[Painting gallery|painting galleries]], often depicting him with Jesus.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{c|paintings only}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'' {{C| | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'' {{C|paintings only}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mdat}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mdat}} | ||
Revision as of 06:50, 7 December 2019
John the Baptist (died 31/36 CE), born Yôḥānān (Hebraic name), was an itinerant preacher, and a major religious figure who baptized Jesus Christ. The son of Zechariah, he led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River, and held leadership over many disciples.
Biography
John was in the possession of one of the Staves of Eden, which he used to start his ministry. After him, Saint Peter would take the Staff and use it to spread the religion of Christianity.[1]
Legacy and influence
During the Middle Ages Theodora Palaiologina, consort of the Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, erected a church and dedicated it to John.[2]
John was also the patron saint of the Italian city of Florence. One of Florence's district was named after him.[3]
During the Renaissance the famed polymath Leonardo da Vinci painted a portrait of John the Baptist, with his apprentice Salaì as the model.[4] A few other paintings of John were displayed in Ezio Auditore da Firenze's painting galleries, often depicting him with Jesus.[5]
Trivia
- The Venetian church the Santa Maria della Visitazione was rededicated to the Virgin Mary's visit to John's mother, Elizabeth; it was previously dedicated to the patron saint Jerome.[6]
Gallery
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John (left) in Madonna del Cardellino, by Raphael -
Saint Jean Baptiste, by Leonardo da Vinci
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (paintings only)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance (paintings only)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned in Database entry only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyph 5: "Instruments of Power"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Database: Fenari Isa Mosque
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: San Giovanni District
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – The Da Vinci Disappearance
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Santa Maria della Visitazione