Saint John the Baptist
Antonio Rossellino · ca. 1475
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"Saint John the Baptist," a marble sculpture, was created by Antonio Rossellino around 1475. It measures 11 1/4 inches (28.6 cm) in height and is classified as sculpture within the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. This artwork was acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1941 through the gift of George Blumenthal.
Antonio Rossellino was an Italian artist active from 1427 to 1479. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several other works attributed to Rossellino, including multiple "Madonna and Child with Angels" sculptures from the mid to late 15th century, "Saint Jerome in the Wilderness" (ca. 1470), and various other religious figures.
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