St. John the Baptist as a child
Bust
last quarter of the 15th century (made)
last quarter of the 15th century (made)
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This is a bust made in the last quarter of the 15th century in Florence after a full-length marble statue by Antonio Rossellino of 1477 for a position above the entrance to the Opera di San Giovanni Battista in Florence, now in the Bargello. The bust is made of stucco and representing St. John the Baptist as a child. Other similar stucco replicas are known.
Antonio Rossellino (1427-28 - 1479) was the brother of Bernardo Rossellino, from whom he possibly received his first formal training. He was of the same generation of sculptors as Desiderio da Settignano and Mino da Fiesole and his stylistic approach resembles that of those sculptors rather then that of his brother.
Antonio Rossellino (1427-28 - 1479) was the brother of Bernardo Rossellino, from whom he possibly received his first formal training. He was of the same generation of sculptors as Desiderio da Settignano and Mino da Fiesole and his stylistic approach resembles that of those sculptors rather then that of his brother.
Object details
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| Title | St. John the Baptist as a child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stucco cast |
| Brief description | Bust, stucco, St. John the Baptist as a child, after Antonio Rossellino, Florence, last quarter of the 15th century |
| Physical description | Bust , St. John the Baptist as a child. His head is turned slightly to his right and the corresponding shoulder is advanced. The arms are severed above the elbows. The robe and hair shirt are fastened by a knot on his left shoulder and a button on the chest. The bust is cut off behind the ears and shoulders, and has a hollow back. There are traces of gesso priming and paint. |
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| Object history | Purchased in London (Mr. Charles Ferrario) in 1872. |
| Production | after a full-length marble statue by Antonio Rossellino in 1477. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This is a bust made in the last quarter of the 15th century in Florence after a full-length marble statue by Antonio Rossellino of 1477 for a position above the entrance to the Opera di San Giovanni Battista in Florence, now in the Bargello. The bust is made of stucco and representing St. John the Baptist as a child. Other similar stucco replicas are known. Antonio Rossellino (1427-28 - 1479) was the brother of Bernardo Rossellino, from whom he possibly received his first formal training. He was of the same generation of sculptors as Desiderio da Settignano and Mino da Fiesole and his stylistic approach resembles that of those sculptors rather then that of his brother. |
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| Accession number | 414-1872 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2008 |
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