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The Young St. John the Baptist

1836
Not on view
The Accademia in Carrarra owns a model for 30.143.1 said to have been executed in 1820. The design of the figure was traced from a Thorvaldsen relief at Brahetrolleborg.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Young St. John the Baptist
  • Artist: Luigi Bienaimé (Italian, Carrara 1795–1878 Rome)
  • Date: 1836
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: Height: 45 1/2 in. (115.6 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Lewis M. Rutherford, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.143.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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