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John the Evangelist

North Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a robed individual from the waist up, holding a book. The person has a smiling face with deep-set eyes and a slightly open mouth. Behind their head is a circular shape like a halo, and their curly hair hangs below their ears. Some parts of the sculpture are a light yellow-brown color, but other areas have a greenish-brown, tarnished look. On the left, right, and bottom of the sculpture are three small holes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
1376 × 1659 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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