Who created "The Birth of Saint John the Baptist"?

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist was created by Artist unknown in c. 1525.

When was "The Birth of Saint John the Baptist" created?

This artwork was created c. 1525.

What medium is "The Birth of Saint John the Baptist"?

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist is Wood, polychromy, and gilding.

Is "The Birth of Saint John the Baptist" in the public domain?

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

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist

Artist unknown

c. 1525

Medium

Wood, polychromy, and gilding

Dimensions

103.5 × 99.1 cm (40 3/4 × 39 in.)

Classification

relief

Department

Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

63536

Rights

Public Domain

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About this artwork

This polychromed and gilded relief was probably once part of a large carved altarpiece with scenes from the life of Saint John the Baptist. The tightly swaddled infant Baptist is the center of attention as he is passed between his mother, Saint Elizabeth, and a kneeling attendant. The well-preserved relief combines, a riot of rich colors and pattern in the treatment of fabrics with figures that show a Renaissance impulse towards volume and weight. It reflects the influence of the sculptors Felip...

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist

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