Saint John the Baptist Going out into the Wilderness The departure of John the Baptist to the desert; Round stained glass with representation of the departure of John the Baptist to the desert. In the foreground; in the middle; is depicted how John says goodbye to his parents; Zacharias and Elisabeth; to retire to the desert. On his hip hangs a horn; symbol of the salvation power of the Lord. A few women and men watch on the left. The scene is set on an elevation in front of a Renaissance-style building. In the background on the right Johannes is sitting alone on a rock in the desert; meditating or in prayer (the grisaille is largely worn away at John's place; only his legs and face are still visible). In the landscape there are several horned animals; including an ox; two deer with antlers and a unicorn; John the Baptist leaves his parents to go into the wilderness; John the Baptist in the wilderness; usually accompanied by a lamb; anonymous; Southern Netherlands; c. 1540; glass; silver stain; d 29.3 cm