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John the Baptist, plaster model by Giovanni Antonio Houdon for a large statue. Formerly in S. Maria degli Angeli but now destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum, Rome
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John the Baptist, plaster model by Giovanni Antonio Houdon for a large statue. Formerly in S. Maria degli Angeli but now destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum, Rome
John the Baptist, plaster model by Giovanni Antonio Houdon for a large statue. Formerly in S. Maria degli Angeli but now destroyed. The model is preserved in the Borghese Museum, Rome. Rome Borghese Museum Model, Statue Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1924 ca.. Date of Artwork:1768. Artist:Houdon, Jean <-> Antoine
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Gesture John The Baptist Mantle Mantle Cloak Thorax Christian Religion Parts Of The Body
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This print showcases the plaster model of "John the Baptist" created by Giovanni Antonio Houdon for a grand statue. Once housed in S. Maria degli Angeli, this magnificent artwork unfortunately met its demise and now only exists in photographs and memories. However, art enthusiasts can still marvel at the preserved model displayed within the Borghese Museum in Rome. The photograph captures the essence of Houdon's masterpiece, dating back to 1768 during the Renaissance-Baroque period. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident as every contour of John the Baptist's body is flawlessly sculpted. His muscular arm extends outward, gesturing towards an unseen object or perhaps conveying a profound message. Clothed in a flowing mantle that drapes gracefully over his shoulder, John stands as a symbol of strength and devotion. As one gazes upon this image, it becomes apparent that Houdon sought to capture not just physical beauty but also spiritual significance. The composition exudes an aura of reverence and contemplation with its subtle lighting casting shadows on John's face and torso. It transports viewers back to eighteenth-century Europe when religious art held immense importance in society. Through this photograph, Anderson from Alinari allows us to appreciate both the artistic mastery behind Houdon's creation and its historical significance within Christian iconography. This visual documentation serves as a testament to human creativity across different periods while reminding us of our shared cultural heritage spanning centuries. As we admire this remarkable piece captured through time by Anderson's lens, we are reminded that even though physical objects may be destroyed or lost forever, their legacy lives on through photography - preserving these treasures for generations to come.
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