Saint John the Baptist

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15th–16th century · Limewood with paint and gilding · Medieval Art

As forerunner to the coming of Christ, Saint John the Baptist holds a lamb, which symbolizes Christ as the Lamb of God. This sculpture and the statue of Saint John the Evangelist located on the other side of the doorway were two of four statues from a large carved retable.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th–16th century

Medium

Limewood with paint and gilding

Culture

German

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941