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St. John the Baptist, 16th c., Portugal

2007 Conservation and Restoration

Conservation and restoration of a polychrome terracotta sculpture with a representation of Saint John the Baptist, possibly done by António Ferreira's workshop. The saint is represented with his attributes, the baptismal shell in his right hand and his head reclining on his left hand while observing the lamb, lying on the trunk.

Acknowledgments São Roque Museum ~ Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Sculpture, St. John the Baptist, before the intervention (detail).
Sculpture, St. John the Baptist, after the intervention (detail).
Sculpture, St. John the Baptist, before the intervention.
Sculpture, St. John the Baptist, after the intervention.
Sculpture, St. John the Baptist, after the intervention (back).