Tino di Camaino, Blessing Christ

Author
Tino di Camaino
Date
1320-1324
Original location
Baptistery of Saint John, above the east door
Material
White marble
Technique
Sculpture
Dimensions
Height: 101 cm; Width: 37,5 cm; Depth: 27 cm;

Sculpture in marble of Christ Blessing executed by Tino di Camaino between 1320 and 1324. This half figure of Christ Blessing, together with the Head of John the Baptist and an Angel (now lost), were all once part of the group of statues in a niche over the South Door of the Baptistery, showing the Baptism of Christ. Christ is lean, with a solemn expression and long hair down to the shoulders, while beard and moustache are carved in great detail. He is shown without a robe, his left arm to his side and his right hand raised in benediction. The scene of the Baptism is frequently depicted in religious art, with Christ and John the Baptist as protagonists, often accompanied by angels and the Dove of the Holy Spirit, that descended on the Messiah.

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