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Unknown Maker, French

Apostle
Now On View

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

Apostle

Year

ca. 1110

Medium

  • limestone

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • limestone

Materials

limestone

Geography

Place Made: Dordogne region

Dimensions

86.4 x 25.4 cm (34 x 10 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Appropriation Fund

Object Number

41.045

Type

  • Sculpture

Publications

  • Books

The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century

Exhibition History

European Galleries
Sep 02, 2017

Label copy

The exteriors of many medieval churches were decorated with stone carvings. The central motif above the main portal was generally a representation of Christ, often flanked by the 12 apostles he chose to spread his teachings.

The intense gazes and large raised hands of these two apostles express their devotion. Crowned with beaded haloes to indicate their saintliness, they also wear classical robes, a style that early Christian artists adopted from Roman sculptures.

Intermission
Dec 16, 2016 – Jul 02, 2017
Renaissance of the Twelfth Century
May 08, 1969 – Jun 22, 1969

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, French
Apostle, ca. 1110
Limestone
86.4 x 25.4 cm (34 x 10 inches)
Museum Appropriation Fund 41.045

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