Saint John the Baptist in Prison Visited by Two Disciples
| Title | Saint John the Baptist in Prison Visited by Two Disciples |
|---|---|
| Artist | Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482) |
| Date | 1455–60 15th century |
| Medium | Tempera on panel |
| Classification | tempera |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Saint John the Baptist in Prison Visited by Two Disciples” is a work by Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482), dated 1455–60. It is executed in tempera on panel and classified as tempera. 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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