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UnknownGothic head of an apostle - 13th centurycirca 1275
circa 1275
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Head of apostle or Christ in carved limestone. Elongated face with a large forehead and long hair with thick wavy locks on the sides.
The almond-shaped eyes are underlined by the hemmed eyelids. Small modern plinth in reconstituted stone.
Bibliography: Musée du Louvre - Sculpture française - Moyen Age Baron Françoise; Musée national du Louvre- Catalogue des sculptures du Moyen Âge, de la Renaissance et des Temps modernes - Paul Vitry; La sculpture gothique, Pierre-Yves Le Pogam; Set in Stone the face in medieval sculpture, Met Museum
- Creation Year:circa 1275
- Dimensions:Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
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