Spanish Majolica Statue of John the Baptist

A Spanish (Catalan) tin glazed Majolica statue of St. John the Baptist.

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This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.

A wood carved baroque figure depicting John the Baptist (also called Johannes the Baptist) with original polychrome paint. Height: 152 cm. Originates...

This wood scultpure showing fine traces of polychromy depicts John the Baptist, one the Old Testament’s last prophets and the first martyr of the New Testament. He is easily recognizable with the lamb he is carrying in his left hand. The way the artist has carved the face exudes a spiritual strenght inherited from previous centuries. Description Saint John the Baptist is depicted bare feet, seated in a hieratic manner. His elongated face is marked by a beard and a moustache. The straight nose and wide eyes indicate a Spanish origin. This asumption is reaffirmed by the Saint’s resigned expression. His parted hair frames his face while uncovering his ears. He wears a round collar red-orange tunic, draped onto the body and belted at the waist. A flap of his green coat covers his knees and falls down in stylized pleats. Following iconographic rules Saint John the Baptist is pointing with his right hand the lamb seated...

Wooden sculpture of remarkable quality depicting St. John the Baptist shown with staff and shell in his left hand. The figure is defined and cared for in every detail, and even small...

The Infant St John the Baptist, A first half of 17th century Sevillian School Cercle of Juan de Mesa Velasco (Córdoba, 1583 - Séville, 1627) Polychrome and carved wood Height: 65 cm ...