St. John the Baptist
Summary
Panel carved in relief representing the figure of St. John, identifiable by the lamb he carries under his loose, sleeveless cloak. He is depicted as emaciated and unkempt, with a beard and long hair, a large halo behind his head, and wearing a camel skin cloak; the lamb is carried in the right arm, his other hand rests against his bare chest. Mounted on a perspex stand.
Object Name
St. John the Baptist
Creators Name
Date Created
1400 (circa)
Dimensions
sculpture: 35cm x 13.5cm
accession number
1951.124
Place of creation
Nottingham
Support
Array
Medium
alabaster
On Display
[G12] Manchester Art Gallery - Gallery 12 - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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Credit
Purchased
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