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St John the Baptist: M.2-1939

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St John the Baptist

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Figure. Alabaster, carved in the round. St John is bearded and holds a kneeling lamb on his book in his left hand, to which he points with his right hand. The figure is now only three-quarter length as a result of being broken.

Notes

History note: Sir George Sitwell. Bart; Sir William St John Hope; Lady St John Hope.

Legal notes

Given by Lady St John Hope

Measurements and weight

Height: 11 1/2 in
Width: 4 1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-04-04) by Lady St. John Hope

Dating

14th Century, Late
Circa 1370 CE - Circa 1400 CE

School or Style

Gothic
Medieval

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Alabaster

Techniques used in production

Carving : Alabaster, carved in the round

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1939
Primary reference Number: 31311
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1939

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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