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John the Baptist

French (probably Normandy)
late 15th century
Object Place: Europe, Beauvais, France, Normandy

Medium/Technique Earthenware
Dimensions 54.29 cm (21 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Charles Amos Cummings Bequest Fund
Accession Number58.972
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionBearded, wears round cap, sleeveless jerkin & long apron, incised. Robe at back. Lamb (head gone) in right arm (both hands gone).
Provenance1958, K. Rabenou, New York; 1958 sold by Rabenou to the MFA for $1,500.00 (Accession Date: October 9, 1958)