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St. John the Baptist in the desert, detail by Betto di Geri and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni, 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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St. John the Baptist in the desert, detail by Betto di Geri and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni, 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
St. John the Baptist in the desert, detail by Betto di Geri and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni, 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 Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1939 ca.. Date of Artwork:1366-1402 ca.. Artist:Di Geri, Betto, Di Giovanni, Leonardo
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-02570B-0000
Media ID 33108471
© Alinari Archives, Florence
John The Baptist Landscape Desert Life Of St Treegothic Christian Religion Subject
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing detail of the silver altar from the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence. The artwork, titled "St. John the Baptist in the desert" was created by Betto di Geri and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni during the Gothic period of the Middle Ages. The high relief sculpture depicts St. John the Baptist, a prominent figure in Christian religion, standing amidst a barren landscape of desert. His stoic presence exudes strength and devotion as he gazes towards the viewer with an air of serenity. Intriguingly, this artwork also offers us a glimpse into Florence's past. The view behind St. John reveals a distant cityscape, showcasing rooftops and architectural elements that transport us to another time. Surrounding St. John are sparse vegetation and trees that add depth to this evocative scene. These natural elements serve as symbolic representations within religious iconography while also grounding this biblical narrative in reality. Dating back to approximately 1366-1402 AD, this masterpiece is now housed in the Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore in Florence where it is carefully preserved for future generations to admire its beauty. Alinari Fratelli's skillful photography allows us to appreciate every intricate detail captured within this print - from Di Geri and Di Giovanni's masterful craftsmanship to their ability to convey emotion through stone. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back centuries ago when art served as both spiritual inspiration and historical documentation – reminding us once again why these timeless works continue to captivate our imaginations today.
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