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The St. John the Baptist painting does not seem to have been commissioned by anyone. Leonardo apparently painted it for his own pleasure and it was one of three paintings that he retained in his possession at the end of his life.

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He didn't, he only painted one of the angels, this painting is Verrochio's

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Q: Why did Leonardo paint St John the Baptist?
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