Renaissance · Cleveland Museum of Art · 1947.28
Saint John the Baptist
Unknown maker, c. 1550
Cleveland Museum of Art · Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin · Public domain
- Artist
- Unknown maker
- Date
- c. 1550
- Medium
- gilt bronze
- Dimensions
- Overall: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.)
- Era
- Renaissance
Why it matters
This small bronze, covered with gold, was produced in multiple versions. Saint John stands here, looking calm and composed, in a rather graceful pose. This piece has a sense of forward motion even though the figure appears to be leaning back in this stance. Elegant and subtle, this piece is a beautiful example of small cast Renaissance bronzes.