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Head of Saint John the Baptist by Emmanuel Tzanès

Head of Saint John the Baptist

Head of Saint John the Baptist

The Met

Artist: Emmanuel Tzanès(Greek, active by 1636–died 1690)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (21.3 x 18.1 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, 1933

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Brief Description

Black and white depiction of a bearded man with long hair and a halo, looking left

Detailed Description

The image is a black and white, head-and-shoulders depiction of a man with a halo. The man's face is centered and angled slightly to the left, with his gaze directed downward and to the left. His eyes are dark and deeply set, with prominent brows. A long, dark, and somewhat disheveled beard covers his chin and extends down his chest, blending into his dark, wavy hair that falls over his shoulders. The hair appears thick and textured. Above his head, a circular halo is visible, rendered with intricate, swirling patterns and small dots. The background is a lighter tone, showing significant texture and wear, with visible cracks and areas where the surface material appears to have flaked away. The lower edge of the image shows a horizontal band of darker, rougher texture, possibly indicating a garment or base.

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