Saint John The Baptist – Polychrome Oak Sculpture, 16th–17th Century

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Saint John The Baptist – Polychrome Oak Sculpture, 16th–17th Century

Saint John the Baptist – Polychrome oak sculpture, 16th–17th century

An imposing sculpture carved from solid oak depicting Saint John the Baptist as a desert hermit. The saint is depicted standing, his left arm raised toward the sky (“Ecce Agnus Dei”), holding a scallop shell in his right hand. He wears a garment made of animal hide held together by cords, in accordance with the iconography of the Precursor.

Traces of gilded polychrome on the drapery. Wrought-iron mounting ring on the back (for placement in a niche or church altarpiece).

Folk religious art from southern France. Formerly part of a collection in Auvergne

106 cm tall

Chips and cracks clearly visible in the photos

1 150 €

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Wulfila Antiquités - Réalmont, France

Period: 16th century

Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th

Condition: Condition of use

Material: Solid wood

Height: 106

Reference (ID): 1808979

Availability: In stock

Saint John The Baptist – Polychrome Oak Sculpture, 16th–17th Century

WOOD SCULPTURES, RENAISSANCE, LOUIS 13TH

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