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St John the Baptist
Head of St John the Baptist (?), carved in Italian lime wood; with traces of the original polychrome. The head is bent forward, the hair hanging in long ringlets. The face is drawn and grief stricken with the lips parted; the nose is thin and aquiline.
History note: Monsieur Ravaisson-Molliere, formerly Director of Musée du Louvre; Monsieur Alphonse Kann; George Durlacher; Christie's, 6th April, 1938, Italian Majolica, Bronzes and Objects of Art...sold by Order of George Durlacher, Esq., last surviving Partner of Messrs. Durlacher Brothers of 142, New Bond Street, W.1., p. 35, lot 121, illustrated opposite. There identified as St John the Baptist, School of Verrocchio, Florentine, 15th century, on moulded walnut base.
Given by Percy Moore Turner
Depth: 8.0 in
Height: 12.0 in
Width: 10.0 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1949) by Moore Turner, Percy
15th Century, second half#
Circa
1470
-
1500
Decoration composed of paint
Carving
: Carved in Italian limewood; with traces of original polychrome
Painting
Accession number: M.5-1949
Primary reference Number: 30378
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_5_1949
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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