Statue
second half of fourteenth century (made)
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This stone statue represents a Bishop. He stands robed wearing a plain mitre with bands; his hair is curling and his face clean-shaven. Both of his hands have been lost but the right appears to have been raised as if to bless.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stone |
| Brief description | Statue, stone, depicting a Bishop, France, late 14th century |
| Physical description | Statue, stone, representing a Bishop. Standing, he is robed in alb, chasuble, and dalmatic, the latter with a narrow fringed border, and wears a plain mitre with bands; his hair is curling and his face clean-shaven. Both hands are lost, but the right appears to have been raised as if to bless. There is a low plinth of irregular shpae, and in the middle of the back is fixed an iron stanchion. |
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| Object history | Given by J.H Fitzhenry, Esq. |
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| Summary | This stone statue represents a Bishop. He stands robed wearing a plain mitre with bands; his hair is curling and his face clean-shaven. Both of his hands have been lost but the right appears to have been raised as if to bless. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1901 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1904. pp.283 |
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| Accession number | 1654-1901 |
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| Record created | May 27, 2009 |
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