Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
| Title | Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654) |
| Date | 1630-40 17th century |
| Medium | Marble on variegated black marble socle |
| Classification | bust/head |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | From the collection of the estate of Federico Gentili di Giuseppe; purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Harold T. Martin through the Antiquarian Society; Major Acquisitions Centennial Endowment; through prior gift of Arthur Rubloff; European Decorative Arts Purchase Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)” is a work by Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654), dated 1630-40. It is executed in marble on variegated black marble socle and classified as bust/head. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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