Saint John the Baptist

Saint John the Baptist

Master JohnWW-1495-327607
1495·terracotta with traces of polychromy·Overall: 72.1 x 33 x 24 cm (28 3/8 x 13 x 9 7/16 in.)

Bequest of John L. Severance

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Year
1495
Dimensions
Overall: 72.1 x 33 x 24 cm (28 3/8 x 13 x 9 7/16 in.)

Artist

Master John
Master John

João Faras, better known simply as Mestre João, was an astrologer, astronomer, physician and surgeon of King Manuel I of Portugal who accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral in the discovery of Brazil in 1500, and wrote a famous letter identifying the Southern Cross constellation.

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Year
1495
Dimensions
Overall: 72.1 x 33 x 24 cm (28 3/8 x 13 x 9 7/16 in.)
Watts ID
WW-1495-327607

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cleveland
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Master John

Master John

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