St. John the Baptist as a Young Man
Bust
ca. 1500 (carved)
ca. 1500 (carved)
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Place of origin |
This bust, which has been claimed as an early work by Leonardo da Vinci, has been generally associated with the workshop of Verocchio. However, the resemblances to Verrocchio are not sufficiently close to support this, and the bust probably dates from the beginning of the 16th century.
Object details
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Title | St. John the Baptist as a Young Man (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
Brief description | Bust, terracotta, Saint John the Baptist, by an unknown artist, Florence, ca. 1500 |
Physical description | The bust shows the young St. John with head turned slightly to his right. His hair is parted in the centre and is dressed in heavy curls. He wears a skin fastened on both shoulders. |
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Object history | Purchased in London at the Uzielli sale, 5l. 5s. |
Historical context | This bust, which has been claimed as an early work by Leonardo da Vinci, has been generally associated with the workshop of Verocchio. However, the resemblances to Verrocchio are not sufficiently close to support this, and the bust probably dates from the beginning of the 16th century. |
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Summary | This bust, which has been claimed as an early work by Leonardo da Vinci, has been generally associated with the workshop of Verocchio. However, the resemblances to Verrocchio are not sufficiently close to support this, and the bust probably dates from the beginning of the 16th century. |
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Accession number | 7545-1861 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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