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Saint John the Baptist

North Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure standing in a slightly contrapposto pose with a hand raised in a gesture and holding a long cross. The figure is dressed in flowing robes with a halo-like circle around the head. The background includes two stylized trees or branches on either side of the figure. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, giving it a dark, metallic brown hue with patina. It is a medallion or a relief, and the surface features intricate textures and inscriptions along the outer rim.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
3756 × 3756 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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