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Decollation of the Baptist

c. 1585

French 16th Century

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German 16th Century

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Netherlandish 16th Century

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Dimensions

overall: 7.2 x 7.3 cm (2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in.) gross weight: 62 gr
Accession

1995.27.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

Associated Names

Lisa Baskin

Wikidata ID

Q63860691

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