Saint Paul
Unknown Artist
ca. 1500
Medium
Oak with traces of polychromy and gilding
Dimensions
Overall: 26 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/4in. (66 x 24.1 x 13.3cm) without base: 24 3/16 x 8 x 4in. (61.4 x 20.3 x 10.2cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Wood
Culture
North Netherlandish
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1916
Accession Number
16.32.228
About this artwork
Saint Paul by Unknown Artist, ca. 1500. Created in Oak with traces of polychromy and gilding, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the Medieval Art collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work serves as both an aesthetic object and a historical document, providi...