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Christ and John the Baptist

17th century
Object Place: Europe, The Netherlands

Medium/Technique Wood; Lindenwood
Dimensions 35.56 x 30.48 cm (14 x 12 in.)
Credit Line Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number57.592
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionLindenwood in high relief, hollow at flattened back. Draped Christ Child on globe embraces fur-clad John kneeling, with lamb at back, staff across molded base.
ProvenanceHenry Heilbronner, Lucerne, Switzerland; 1957, sold by Heilbronner to the MFA for $1,000. (Accession Date: September 12, 1957)