Severed head of Saint John the Baptist. Sevillian School. 16th century

Descriptio Oil on panel. Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm, framed dimensions: 40 x 34 cm. Devotional image of the decapitated head of Saint John the Baptist displayed on a platter, iconography associated with his martyrdom and the episode of Herod’s banquet. The composition focuses attention on the nobility of the face and the spiritual intensity of the saint, following models of contemplation typical of 16th-century Sevillian painting. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:$3,344.57

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