Saint Joseph
Figure
late fifteenth century to early sixteenth century (made)
late fifteenth century to early sixteenth century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This statuette, representing Saint Joseph is made in the style of Giovanni della Robbia, in Florence, in the late fifteenth century to early sixteenth century.
The statuette was previously fully pigmented in imitation of Della Robbia glaze, with a yellow cloak, dark red tunic and green base. This paint surface dating from the nineteenth century, was removed (1959), revealing a brown outer garment with a dark green lining, a blue tunic with a white collar and a dark brown base. This present pigmentation seems to date from the seventeenth or eighteenth century.
The statuette was previously fully pigmented in imitation of Della Robbia glaze, with a yellow cloak, dark red tunic and green base. This paint surface dating from the nineteenth century, was removed (1959), revealing a brown outer garment with a dark green lining, a blue tunic with a white collar and a dark brown base. This present pigmentation seems to date from the seventeenth or eighteenth century.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Saint Joseph (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted terracotta |
| Brief description | Satuette, in painted terracotta, in the style of Giovanni della Robbia, Florence, late 15th century to early 16th century |
| Physical description | Saint Joseph is represented seated with his head bent to the right. His left shoulder is covered by a cloak which is draped over his knees. His right hand is pressed against his chest. |
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| Object history | The statuette was previously fully pigmented in imitation of Della Robbia glaze, with a yellow cloak, dark red tunic and green base. This paint surface dating from the nineteenth century, was removed (1959), revealing a brown outer garment with a dark green lining, a blue tunic with a white collar and a dark brown base. This present pigmentation seems to date from the seventeenth or eighteenth century. |
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| Summary | This statuette, representing Saint Joseph is made in the style of Giovanni della Robbia, in Florence, in the late fifteenth century to early sixteenth century. The statuette was previously fully pigmented in imitation of Della Robbia glaze, with a yellow cloak, dark red tunic and green base. This paint surface dating from the nineteenth century, was removed (1959), revealing a brown outer garment with a dark green lining, a blue tunic with a white collar and a dark brown base. This present pigmentation seems to date from the seventeenth or eighteenth century. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 6965-1860 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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