Saint John the Baptist, carved from walnut, patinated, and g - Lot 93

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Saint John the Baptist, carved from walnut, patinated, and g - Lot 93
Saint John the Baptist, carved from walnut, patinated, and gilded. Standing, leaning on his left leg, he holds a closed book on his left arm, with a lamb resting on it. He has a beautiful oval face with gaunt features, a full head of hair, a forked beard, and wavy locks forming S-shaped curls. He is dressed in a tunic and a melota, the head of which rests at his feet. Middle Rhine, late 15th century H.: 88.5 cm (Visible damage and losses, restorations)
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