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Head of Saint John the Baptist on a Charger

Head of Saint John the Baptist on a Charger

The Met

Artist: Aelbert Bouts(Netherlandish, Leuven ca. 1451/54–1549)

Date: ca. 1500

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on poplar

Dimensions: Diameter 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Rupert L. Joseph, 1959

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Brief Description

A man's head with dark hair and beard, eyes closed, on a golden circular background

Detailed Description

A circular painting depicts the head of a man, centrally positioned and facing forward. The man has dark, curly hair that extends to his shoulders and a full, dark beard. His eyes are closed, and his mouth is slightly parted. The skin tone is pale, with subtle reddish hues around the eyelids and lips, and some areas of shadow. A thin, reddish line is visible at the base of the neck, where it meets the golden background. The background consists of two concentric golden rings. The inner ring is a solid, smooth gold, while the outer ring has a textured appearance, suggesting brushstrokes or a slightly worn surface. The man's head is the sole subject, framed tightly by the circular format.

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Head of Saint John the Baptist on a Charger by Aelbert Bouts

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