St. John the Baptist

English



St. John the Baptist

English

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

English

Date Created

1400 (circa)

Dimensions

sculpture: 35cm x 13.5cm

accession number

1951.124

Place of creation

Nottingham

Medium

alabaster

On Display

[G12] Manchester Art Gallery - Gallery 12 - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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Credit

Purchased

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