The artwork titled “Church of Saint John the Baptiste,” created by Maurice Utrillo, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and measures 25 by 30 centimeters. This cityscape genre piece is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, Utrillo depicts a serene urban scene featuring a narrow street leading up to the Church of Saint John the Baptiste. Lined with buildings on both sides, the street converges towards the towering spire of the church in the background. The painting exhibits a muted color palette, with soft tones of beige, brown, and green, characteristic of Utrillo’s post-impressionist style. The buildings, rendered with a tactile texture, convey a quiet, almost melancholic charm. The presence of trees adds a touch of nature to the otherwise architectural composition. The painting captures a tranquil, almost nostalgic moment, reflecting the essence of early 20th-century cityscapes.
