St John the Baptist
Plaquette
ca. 1500 (made)
ca. 1500 (made)
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Place of origin |
This bronze plaquette representing St John the Baptist was made in Venice, in about 1500.
Object details
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Title | St John the Baptist (generic title) |
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Brief description | St John the Baptist. Bronze Italian 15th-16th cent |
Physical description | Plaquette in bronze, St. John the Baptist. St. John is standing between two low trees blessing with his right hand and holding a book. A lamb is lying in his left. On his left arm is a cross to which is attached a scroll. |
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Marks and inscriptions | "ECCE AGNVS DEI" |
Credit line | Bequeathed by D. M. Currie |
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Summary | This bronze plaquette representing St John the Baptist was made in Venice, in about 1500. |
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Accession number | A.46-1921 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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