Saint John the Baptist
Juan Martínez MontañésWW-1615-T001346
1625·Polychromed wood with gilding·Overall (confirmed): H. 60 5/8 x W. 29 5/8 x D. 27 5/8 in. (154 x 75.2 x 70.2 cm)
Catalogue
- Year
- 1625
- Dimensions
- Overall (confirmed): H. 60 5/8 x W. 29 5/8 x D. 27 5/8 in. (154 x 75.2 x 70.2 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Juan Martínez Montañés
Artist
Juan Martínez Montañés
Sculpture
Juan Martínez Montañés, known as el Dios de la Madera, was a Spanish sculptor, born at Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. He was one of the most important figures of the Sevillian school of sculpture, and is known for developing the encarnación sculpting technique.
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- Juan Martínez Montañés
- Year
- 1625
- Dimensions
- Overall (confirmed): H. 60 5/8 x W. 29 5/8 x D. 27 5/8 in. (154 x 75.2 x 70.2 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1615-T001346
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
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- Status
- verified