St. John the Baptist Preaching

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St. John the Baptist Preaching

1899–1903

Auguste Rodin

This sculpture of Saint John the Baptist preaching is a tiny version of a larger, successful model. By placing the figure on a rock, Rodin has anchored it in its natural environment, reflecting the artist’s view of Saint John as a man of nature, preaching in the wilderness.

Artist
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)
Title
St. John the Baptist Preaching
Date
1899–1903
Place of Creation
France
Object Type
Sculpture
Medium
Bronze mounted on stone
Dimensions
7 1/2 x 2 x 4 1/8 in. (19.1 x 5.1 x 10.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels
Accession Number
1941.34.1

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