The Young St. John the Baptist 1836

"The Young St. John the Baptist" is a marble sculpture by Luigi Bienaimé, completed in 1836. The sculpture depicts the biblical figure of John the Baptist as a young boy, standing with his hands clasped in prayer and holding a staff. The piece is a beautiful example of Neoclassical sculpture, with its idealized form and attention to detail. The sculpture's delicate features and soft drapery capture the youthful innocence of the subject, while the cross on the staff provides a subtle reminder of his future destiny. The sculpture is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.