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The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, detail by Andrea del Verrocchio, part of the silver altar of the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence. Today the work is preserved in the Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore, Florence
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The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, detail by Andrea del Verrocchio, part of the silver altar of the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence. Today the work is preserved in the Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore, Florence
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, detail by Andrea del Verrocchio, part of the silver altar of the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence. Today the work is preserved in the Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore, Florence Florence Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1939 ca.. Date of Artwork:1455-1488 ca.. Artist:Verrocchio, Andrea di Michele Cioni, known as (1435-1488)
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-02575B-0000
Media ID 33108495
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Armed Forces And Military Life Armor Arms Beheading John The Baptist Life Of St Military Equipment Soldier Headdress Civilian Parts Of The Body Subject
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing detail of "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist" by Andrea del Verrocchio, part of the silver altar at the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence. The artwork is now housed in the prestigious Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore in Florence. Dating back to around 1455-1488, this high relief sculpture showcases Verrocchio's mastery in capturing intense emotions and intricate details. The artist, Andrea di Michele Cioni, known as Verrocchio, was a prominent figure during the Early Renaissance period. In this particular scene depicted on the silver altar, we witness an unsettling moment from biblical history - St. John the Baptist's beheading. With meticulous precision, Verrocchio portrays both the solemnity and brutality surrounding this event. The composition reveals a soldier dressed in armor and military attire carrying out his grim duty with a sword held high above his head. St. John stands before him with an expression that combines resignation and spiritual transcendence. Verrocchio's attention to detail extends beyond human figures; he also pays careful attention to clothing and accessories worn by both characters involved in this tragic event. This photograph taken around 1939 beautifully captures every nuance present within Verrocchio's masterpiece while preserving its historical significance for future generations to appreciate. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded not only of Verrocchio's artistic brilliance but also how art can transport us through time into moments that shaped our collective history.
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