Who created "Head of Saint John the Baptist"?

Head of Saint John the Baptist was created by Andrea del Sarto in c. 1523.

When was "Head of Saint John the Baptist" created?

This artwork was created c. 1523.

What medium is "Head of Saint John the Baptist"?

Head of Saint John the Baptist is black chalk on paper laid down on panel.

Is "Head of Saint John the Baptist" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of Saint John the Baptist is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of Saint John the Baptist

Andrea del Sarto

c. 1523

Medium

black chalk on paper laid down on panel

Dimensions

overall: 33 x 23.1 cm (13 x 9 1/8 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Woodner Collection

Accession Number

1991.182.14

About the Artist

Andrea del Sarto

Andrea was the leading painter in Florence in the early 16th century. He was influenced by Leonardo da Vinci, Fra Bartolommeo, Michelangelo and Raphael. He developed his own version of the classical style of the High Renaissance, anticipating some qualities of Mannerism. He is noted for paintings of religious themes and portraits.

Head of Saint John the Baptist

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