Saint John the Baptist
Artist
Unknown
Date17th century
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 70 x 36 in. (177.8 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsEuropean art
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.486
Terms
- John the Baptist
- Baroque
- Germany
Collections
On View
On viewLabel TextSaint John the Baptist, 1600s German Wood Beneath layers of rippling fabric and with his arms outstretched, John the Baptist’s devotion comes alive in this sculpture. The carving was probably part of an ornate figural group that once flanked a church’s altar, but even alone its energy is apparent. The Baptist’s active stance, his inspired upward gaze, and his fluttering clothes convey great physical and spiritual energy. Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.486