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Basic Information
Historical Context
Version of Leonardo's famous St. John the Baptist by a follower. The original Louvre painting, depicting youthful, almost androgynous John pointing heavenward, was among Leonardo's most influential late works. Follower versions disseminated this type throughout Northern Italy.
Artistic Appreciation
Follower versions demonstrate wide dissemination of Leonardo's most mysterious late invention. Androgynous, upward-gazing figure was unlike any previous Baptist representation. While lacking the original's subtlety, they testify to the painting's profound impact.
St. John the Baptist (Follower Version) (San Giovanni Battista (seguace))
Visual Description
Youthful St. John in half-length, long flowing hair, pointing upward with enigmatic smile. Wears animal skin. Dark background. Sfumato modeling of face and hair. Attempt at Leonardesque ambiguity between genders and human/divine.
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