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St John the Baptist: M.5-1949

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St John the Baptist

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Description

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.

Notes

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.

Legal notes

Given by Percy Moore Turner

Measurements and weight

Depth: 8 in
Height: 12 in
Width: 10 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949) by Moore Turner, Percy

Dating

15th Century, second half
Circa 1470 - 1500

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Decoration composed of paint

Materials used in production

Limewood

Techniques used in production

Carving : Carved in Italian limewood; with traces of original polychrome
Painting

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.5-1949
Primary reference Number: 30378
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_5_1949

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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