John The Baptist, Finest US Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture Statue by A. Rodin 85″H

Description

Rodin Works: Saint John the Baptist Preaching

Rodin began with first studies on a monumental sculpture of ‘St. John the Baptist Preaching’. Responding to the critics who had accused him to have used casts after life for ‘The Age of Bronze’ he modeled his figure larger than life-size.

Rodin’s interpretation of St. John the Baptist is that of a man preaching while walking. Although both feet are fixed on the ground with the whole sole – like in an Egyptian sculpture – the work procures the dynamic impression of a man that resolutely goes his way. To his friend Paul Gsell, Rodin later explained how he visualized two phases of a stride simultaneously in order to suggest movement.

This heroic size bronze sculpture is cast in the superior lost wax process one piece at-a-time and finished in the traditional dark brown patina. Dimensions: 85″H x 49″L x 37″W. All dimensions are approximate.

This statue is made to order especially for you. Please allow 4-6 weeks for completion & delivery.