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St. John the Baptist, 1337-42 (tempera on panel)
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St. John the Baptist, 1337-42 (tempera on panel)
XOS1249110 St. John the Baptist, 1337-42 (tempera on panel) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); 52.3x47 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Recent studies show that this small late Gothic painting was originally part of an altarpiece dedicated to St. Crescentius. This altarpiece was one of four commissioned by the cathedral in Siena as part of a grand decoration scheme to celebrate the cityas patron saints and the Virgin Mary. All have later been removed from the church and dismantled into individual pieces that are now housed in museums around the world.
St. John is shown as the ascetic prophet described in the Bible, a figure who garbed himself in camelas hair and subsisted on grasshoppers and wild honey. His slightly parted lips appear to be uttering the words on the scroll, Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord!a); Italian, out of copyright
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This print showcases Ambrogio Lorenzetti's masterpiece, "St. John the Baptist" a small late Gothic painting that was originally part of an altarpiece dedicated to St. Crescentius. Created between 1337 and 1342, this tempera on panel artwork measures 52.3x47 cm and is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. Recent studies have revealed that this painting was one of four commissioned by the Siena Cathedral as part of an elaborate decoration scheme honoring the city's patron saints and the Virgin Mary. However, over time, these altarpieces were removed from the church and dismantled into individual pieces now scattered across museums worldwide. In this depiction of St. John the Baptist, we see him portrayed as an ascetic prophet adorned with camel hair garments, subsisting on grasshoppers and wild honey – just as described in biblical accounts. His lips are slightly parted as if uttering words inscribed on a scroll held tightly in his hand: "Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world; Spare us, O Lord!". The artist skillfully captures both St. John's devoutness and intensity through intricate details such as his haloed head framed within a triangular composition. This work exemplifies late Gothic style with its emphasis on religious themes and meticulous attention to detail. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by www. bridgemanimages. com, viewers can appreciate not only Lorenzetti's artistic mastery but also delve into centuries-old religious symbolism embedded within this remarkable piece.
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