St. John the Baptist as a Young Man
Bust
last quarter of 15th century (made)
last quarter of 15th century (made)
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This bust showing St John the Baptist as a young man, is made in the style of Andrea del Verrocchio in Italy in the last quarter of the 15th century.
There is no definite reason to regard this bust as a San Giovanni, though it might have been so intended. The style of the bust is Verrocchiesque, but the quality is far below that of autograph works by Verrocchio and it is likely that we have it here to do with works of a minor sculptor influenced by Verrocchio rather than with a product of Verrocchio's shop.
There is no definite reason to regard this bust as a San Giovanni, though it might have been so intended. The style of the bust is Verrocchiesque, but the quality is far below that of autograph works by Verrocchio and it is likely that we have it here to do with works of a minor sculptor influenced by Verrocchio rather than with a product of Verrocchio's shop.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
| Brief description | Bust in terracotta, of a Youthful Saint, in the style of Verrocchio, last quarter of 15th century, Italy, Florence |
| Physical description | Bust rests on a shallow base moulded in one with the upper part, and is cut off above the elbows and across the chest. The head is represented frontally, with smooth hair parted in the centre and terminating at the sides in thick clustering curls. The figure wears a close tunic, and a cloak crossed over the front and back. |
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| Object history | There is no definite reason to regard this bust as a San Giovanni, though it might have been so intended. The style of the bust is Verrocchiesque, but the quality is far below that of autograph works by Verrocchio and it is likely that we have it here to do with works of a minor sculptor influenced by Verrocchio rather than with a product of Verrocchio's shop. |
| Production | There is no definite reason to regard this bust as a San Giovanni, though it might have been so intended. The style of the bust is Verrocchiesque, but the quality is far below that of autograph works by Verrocchio and it is likely that we have it here to do with works of a minor sculptor iinfluenced by Verrocchio rather than with a product of Verrocchio's shop. |
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| Summary | This bust showing St John the Baptist as a young man, is made in the style of Andrea del Verrocchio in Italy in the last quarter of the 15th century. There is no definite reason to regard this bust as a San Giovanni, though it might have been so intended. The style of the bust is Verrocchiesque, but the quality is far below that of autograph works by Verrocchio and it is likely that we have it here to do with works of a minor sculptor influenced by Verrocchio rather than with a product of Verrocchio's shop. |
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| Accession number | 4497-1858 |
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| Record created | July 3, 2008 |
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