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Italian, Florence, early 16th century — Kneeling Infant Saint John the Baptist
Italian, Florence, early 16th century

Kneeling Infant Saint John the Baptist

A Renaissance sculpture depicting the infant Saint John the Baptist in a kneeling position, characteristic of early 16th century Florentine artistic tradition. The work exemplifies the period's focus on religious iconography and naturalistic representation of childhood.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 20

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Italian, Florence, early 16th century, Kneeling Infant Saint John the Baptist

A Renaissance sculpture depicting the infant Saint John the Baptist in a kneeling position, characteristic of early 16th century Florentine artistic tradition. The work exemplifies the period's focus on religious iconography and naturalistic representation of childhood.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Saint John The Baptist, Sculpture, Infant Figure, Italian, Florence, 16th Century, Renaissance