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The Young Saint John the Baptist by Piero di Cosimo (Piero di Lorenzo di Piero d'Antonio)

The Young Saint John the Baptist

The Young Saint John the Baptist

The Met

Artist: Piero di Cosimo (Piero di Lorenzo di Piero d'Antonio)(Italian, Florence 1462–1522 Florence)

Date: ca. 1480–82

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera and oil on wood

Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (29.2 x 23.5 cm)

Credit Line: The Bequest of Michael Dreicer, 1921

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Brief Description

A young person in profile with golden curly hair, a halo, and a staff against dark

Detailed Description

The image is a head and shoulders portrait of a young person, depicted in profile facing right, against a dark, plain background. The figure's skin is light-toned, with subtle shading. Their prominent feature is a mass of golden-blonde, tightly curled hair that frames the head and extends down to the shoulder. The hair is rendered with individual strands and highlights, giving it a textured appearance. The face shows a straight nose, a small, slightly open mouth, and a visible eye with a dark pupil and light iris. A faint, golden, disc-shaped halo is visible behind and above the head, partially obscured by the hair on the right side. On the left side of the composition, a rough, light-colored wooden staff or cross extends vertically from the bottom edge of the image, almost reaching the top. It has a horizontal crossbar near the top, forming a simple cross shape. Below the figure's neck and extending over the left shoulder, a dark, shaggy garment, possibly made of fur, is visible. The figure's right shoulder and upper chest are bare. The overall lighting appears to come from the upper left, highlighting the face and hair. The background is a uniform dark brown or black, providing strong contrast to the figure.

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