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Saint John the Baptist in lime tree (?) carved...

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Saint John the Baptist in lime tree (?) carved and polychrome, dug back. Standing, he points with his right index finger at the lamb lying on a closed book carried by his left hand; head with mid-long wavy hair and bifid beard; beautiful face slightly emaciated with a pensive look; he is dressed in the melody surrounded by a cord and a coat with brittle and deep folds on the sides. Middle Rhine ?, late 15th century Height: 82 cm (some old restorations including the tip of the right foot, the terrace and probably the right hand)