The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist, Sano di Pietro, 1450–60

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The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist, 1450–60, Tempera and gold on wood, Overall, with engaged (modern) frame, 9 5/8 x 18 7/8 in. ( x cm); painted surface 8 1/8 x 16 7/8 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Sano di Pietro (Ansano di Pietro di Mencio) (Italian, Siena 1405–1481 Siena), This panel combines two episodes: the birth of Saint John the Baptist and his naming by his father, Zacharias, portrayed writing in the foreground. Behind him, framed by delicate colonnettes, is Elizabeth, the cousin of the Virgin Mary, who reclines in bed, having just given birth to Saint John

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Size: 6098px × 3179px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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