A Deacon Saint
Statuette
1470- 1500 (made)
1470- 1500 (made)
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The figure, in carved, painted and gilded wood, represents a saint holding a book in his left hand and a stone in his right. The figures has a flat back which has been hollowed out and appears to have originally formed part of an altarpiece. Its style suggests it might be of Venetian origin.
Object details
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Title | A Deacon Saint |
Materials and techniques | Wood |
Brief description | Statuette. A Deacon Saint, St Stephen? Figure in carved, painted and gilded wood. |
Physical description | Statuette. A Deacon Saint, St Stephen? Figure in carved, painted and gilded wood. The Saint is shown seated in full face wearing an alb, amice and dalmatic, with a book in his left hand. The flesh parts are painted naturalistically, and the vestments and book are gilt. The three-sided base has been stripped of paint. |
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Summary | The figure, in carved, painted and gilded wood, represents a saint holding a book in his left hand and a stone in his right. The figures has a flat back which has been hollowed out and appears to have originally formed part of an altarpiece. Its style suggests it might be of Venetian origin. |
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Accession number | 681-1883 |
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Record created | July 30, 2008 |
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