Saint John the Baptist with sheep, polychrome oak sculpture, - Lot 77

Saint John the Baptist with sheep, polychrome oak sculpture, 16th century Carved and formerly polychromed oak sculpture depicting Saint John the Baptist standing, holding a cross and accompanied by the lamb symbolizing the Agnus Dei, the saint depicted with partially bare torso and draped in a cloak according to the iconography of the Precursor, 16th century work probably from the Southern Netherlands or the Rhineland region, back hollowed out according to custom, traces of old polychromy and age-related wear. Details: Period: 16th century - Origin: Southern Netherlands or Rhineland region - Material: polychrome carved oak - Height: 72 cm - Width: 50 cm - Weight: 5.5 kg