Double Column Base
Unknown Artist
late 15th century
Medium
Marble
Dimensions
Overall: 18 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 12 in. (47.6 x 24.8 x 30.5 cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Architectural
Culture
French
Department
The Cloisters
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Susan Vanderpoel Clark, 1967
Accession Number
67.155.32
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Double Column Base*, carved marble in late 15th-century France, exemplifies the refined architectural sculpture of the Gothic era. Measuring about 19 inches tall, this sturdy yet elegantly proportioned base was designed to support a pair of columns, likely in a grand ecclesiastical setting such as a cathedral or. The use of durable marble underscores its intended permanence, a material prized for its luminous quality and ability to capture intricate detailing under the dappled light of stained-glass windows. Crafted by an unknown artisan during France's Flamboyant Gothic perio...