Christ with Saint John the Baptist as Children

Imitator of Desiderio da Settignano

National Gallery of Art

This square sculpture shows two people in profile, positioned close together. The person on the left has long hair and has their hands up in prayer. The person on the right is a child who appears to have a faint halo around their head. The material of the sculpture is cream-colored marble, with a smooth texture and veins of light gray running across surface. The carving on the surface lacks contrast from the background, making it difficult to see. The sculpture is positioned against a simple, light gray background.