Tino di Camaino, Blessing Christ
- Author
- Tino di Camaino
- Date
- 1320-1324
- Collocation
- Galleria delle Sculture
- 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;
- Scientific catalog (only in italian)
- Cristo Benedicente (mezza figura)
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.