Saint John the Baptist, Juan de Ancheta, ca. 1580–92

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Saint John the Baptist, ca. 1580–92, Spanish, Navarre, Wood, polychromed and gilded, 44-1/4 x 29-5/8 x 5-1/4 in. ( x x cm), Sculpture, Juan de Ancheta (Spanish, ca. 1540–1592), Although incorporating classical, heroic elements of Michelangelo's figural style, this work displays the continuing Spanish taste for polychromy. Particularly lovely is the use of estofado in the landscape background

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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