Saint John the Baptist, by Benedetto da Rovezzano
The 1505 terracotta bust of Saint John the Baptist, by Benedetto da Rovezzano has found a new home! Creating art during the same time as Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael, Rovezzano’s biblical sculpture has been added to the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. More on the history of this work, including Nazi involvement can be found in the article below.
Source: Rare Renaissance bust acquired by Minneapolis Institute of Arts.