Bring Me His Head on a Platter (Art no.6) by sandra46

Photography • Objects • posted on Jul 13, 2010

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This gold alms platter was made by an unknown Flemish goldsmith between 1500 and 1520. The relic of the Head of John the Baptist in the Cathedral of Amiens, one of the many relics different places throughout the Christian world claimed as 'authentic', was kept on a platter covered with a silver mask reproducing the features of Precursor.This presentation gave rise to a real proliferation of works in wood, stone and precious metal, such as this gold alms platter at the Civic Museum in Turin, Italy. John the Baptist is represented in the moment of transition from life to death and His features recall intentionally those of Christ on the Cross. The platter comes from the Brotherhood of St John the Baptist in Chieri, a small town near Turin, Piedmont, Italy. The Brotherhood helped the sick in the first hospitals and asked the rich and powerful money for the poor with this platter during the most important celebrations. Also this unknown goldsmith, that came from the Flandres to work in Italy, was considere a 'mere craftsman' and his name isn't remembered in the books of art history. It's a pity, because this is a masterpiece of religious art, in my opinion. Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (52)

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doarte

11:06AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

A truly moving image of John The Baptist +5 from doarte's MADHOUSE

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MOSKETON

11:06AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

ME ENCANTA ESTA IMAGEN. TIENE UN MONTON DE GOLPES EN LA NARIZ..

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Faemike55

11:21AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Fantstic work of art! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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alessimarco

11:23AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Fantastic capture of this amazing work!

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tennesseecowgirl

11:23AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Great capture!!

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claude19

11:45AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

SPLENDID capture Sandra !!!

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Madbat

11:48AM | Tue, 13 July 2010

It's a shame he was never recognized.

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Kaartijer

12:07PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Another interesting story, excellent shot!

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jmb007

12:14PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

superbe photo!

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magnus073

12:29PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

It really is a magnificent work of art Sandra, and this is such a great capture of it The background info you provided was very informative and so well put together.

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lyron

12:41PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Excellent image!!!

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carlx

1:12PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Fantastic photography!!!

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jayfar

1:15PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

He looks as if he's a lot on his plate. Brilliant shot.

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drifterlee

2:35PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Wonderful shot and piece!

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Miska7

2:45PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Very nice shot and information! Really well done.

MrsLubner

2:46PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

certainly a piece I would remember. Well done.

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mgtcs

2:49PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

John the Baptist's head!!!! Glorious photo, absolutely amazing, thank you my friend!

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brycek

3:00PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Wonderful capture!!

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flora-crassella

3:47PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

very interesting image! GREAT photo!

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durleybeachbum

4:24PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

I agree it is excellent, but I'm not a fan of that style! SUPERB pic!

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mermaid

5:18PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Excellent shot and so interesting information!

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jeroni

5:43PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Excellent work and perfect realisation

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bmac62

9:52PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Fascinating is probably an overused word...but I find this to be exactly that. What an expression of the face of John.

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Darkwish

10:33PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Really nicely done

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mariogiannecchini

10:40PM | Tue, 13 July 2010

Penso tu abbia ragione : a vedere dalla foto direi che e' un capolavoro e credo che visto dal vivo lo sia ancor di piu' .Molto interessante quello che racconti in proposito !

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