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Source Description
John the Baptist is portrayed with the disheveled locks and beard of a desert hermit, wearing the camel's hair clothing and leather belt described in the Gospels. His cross-shaped staff alludes to Christ's future death. The Greek inscription on the cameo identifies John as the "forerunner" or "precursor" (Prodromos) of Jesus.
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Document identity
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33804
label
St. John the Baptist
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obj
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object
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Source metadata
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33804
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contentType
object
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normalized
title
St. John the Baptist
description
John the Baptist is portrayed with the disheveled locks and beard of a desert hermit, wearing the camel's hair clothing and leather belt described in the Gospels. His cross-shaped staff alludes to Christ's future death. The Greek inscription on the cameo identifies John as the "forerunner" or "precursor" (Prodromos) of Jesus.
provenance
Henry Walters, New York [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), 1931, by inheritance; Sale, Parke-Bernet, New York, November 30, 1943, no. 483; Fahim Kouchakji, New York, 1943, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1944, by purchase.
date
14th century (Medieval)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Precious Stones & Gems
cameos
imageCount
3
pageCount
3
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
4.7
height
3.9
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 7/8 x W: 1 9/16 in. (4.7 x 3.9 cm)
Source extras
cul
Byzantine
dynasty
Palaeologan Dynasty
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jasper
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6640
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BYZ
exhibition_ids
1957
358
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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7bf6ec0ac6173fd7
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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157e620f3e3fb24e
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no
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no
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3
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photo
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262e220c9d8203bb
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no
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no