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The Baptist points to the scroll on his cross that reads Ecce Agnus Dei (Behold the Lamb of God).
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Title: John the Baptist
Date: late 15th century
Culture: Italian, Lombardy
Medium: Partially gilt copper
Dimensions:
a) H. 15-5/8 in. (39.7 cm);
b) H. 18-1/4 in. (46.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Accession Number: 41.100.85a, b
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