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Bust of young boy with large eyes and long curly hair, looking to his side.
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Italy / 1630-40

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)

Look closely at Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist). Bust of young boy with large eyes and long curly hair, looking to his side.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Imagine walking around this sculpture. What might change from another angle? The Art Institute dates Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist) to 1630-40.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654) made this sculpture. The museum dates it 1630-40.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoBust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)

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