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Front view of St. John the Baptist, the plaster mold created by Jean Antoine Houdon for a colossal statue that was in Santa Maria degli Angeli but was later destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum in Rome
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Front view of St. John the Baptist, the plaster mold created by Jean Antoine Houdon for a colossal statue that was in Santa Maria degli Angeli but was later destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum in Rome
Front view of St. John the Baptist, the plaster mold created by Jean Antoine Houdon for a colossal statue that was in Santa Maria degli Angeli but was later destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum in Rome. Rome Borghese Museum Model, Statue Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1924 ca.. Date of Artwork:1768. Artist:Houdon, Jean <-> Antoine
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Gesture John The Baptist Mantle Mantle Cloak Thorax Christian Religion Parts Of The Body
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This photograph captures the front view of St. John the Baptist, a plaster mold created by the renowned artist Jean Antoine Houdon. Originally intended for a colossal statue that once graced Santa Maria degli Angeli, this magnificent artwork sadly met its demise in later years. However, thanks to preservation efforts, this model now finds its home within the hallowed halls of the Borghese Museum in Rome. The image showcases an exquisite representation of St. John the Baptist, highlighting intricate details and masterful craftsmanship characteristic of Houdon's work. The saint stands tall and proud, his muscular arm holding an instrument symbolizing his divine purpose as a messenger. Dressed in flowing robes that drape gracefully over his body, St. John exudes an air of serenity and wisdom befitting his revered status within Christian religion. His mantle cascades down from broad shoulders to reveal glimpses of a bare chest beneath – a testament to Houdon's ability to capture both strength and vulnerability in one composition. Every element within this photograph tells a story - from the delicate folds of fabric adorning St. John's figure to the meticulous attention given to each facial feature. It is through these subtle nuances that Houdon breathes life into his creation. Dating back to 1768 when it was originally crafted by Houdon himself, this remarkable piece represents not only eighteenth-century artistry but also embodies elements of Renaissance-Baroque styles prevalent during that era in Europe. As we gaze upon this timeless masterpiece frozen in time by Anderson's lens circa 1924, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with religious iconography and our collective desire for spiritual connection across centuries past and present.
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