Saint John the Baptist in wood (lime tree?) carved in round - Lot 42

Lot 42
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Saint John the Baptist in wood (lime tree?) carved in round - Lot 42
Saint John the Baptist in wood (lime tree?) carved in round hump, polychrome and gilded. Standing on a mound, the prophet carries a book on which the lamb lies on his left hand, which he points to with the index finger of his other hand; a beautiful elongated face with a delicate shape and wrinkled forehead, the ends of his eyes dug towards the temples, prominent cheekbones, mouth with loose lips; long hair falling on the back, fine moustaches and wavy beard; he is dressed in the melody and a coat, one side of which returns to the front; vertical folds of the melody, the coat on the back and under the left arm, deep and angular under the right arm. Upper Rhine, mid 15th century Height: 41.2 cm
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