St Barbara
Statuette
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This statuette representing St. Barbara holding a cannon ball was made in the 15th century England.
Object details
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| Title | St Barbara (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved, painted and gilt alabaster |
| Brief description | Alabaster statuette depicting St Barbara. English, 15th century. |
| Physical description | At the side of the crowned saint stands a tower in the form of a crenellated column, ornamented with a boss. The saint holds a cannon-ball in her right hand; a fragment below her left shoulder suggests she held a palm in her left hand. She wears a tight-fitting robe, and a cloak which is draped from her shoulders. The left hand is missing and the nose, chin and hair are chipped. There is blue and red paint and gilding on the saint's garments which look modern. Traces of gilding on her hair and crown look more authentic. The back of the figure has been scooped out as if it were a wood carving. There are two lead-filled holes. |
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| Object history | Bought in Paris from N. Filiba in 1921. |
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| Summary | This statuette representing St. Barbara holding a cannon ball was made in the 15th century England. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 77 (cat. 6), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.61-1921 |
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| Record created | November 29, 2002 |
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