Head of an Apostle
by Unknown Artist, 1325
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 1325
- Medium
- limestone, with traces of polychromy
- Size
- Overall: 36.2 x 24.2 x 20.4 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
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This French work, dating to c. 1325–1350. Made from limestone, with traces of polychromy, it measures Overall: 36.2 x 24.2 x 20.4 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.).
It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Medieval Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.
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About Head of an Apostle
It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.
It dates to c. 1325–1350. It's made from limestone, with traces of polychromy. Dimensions: Overall: 36.2 x 24.2 x 20.4 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.).
It's made from limestone, with traces of polychromy. Limestone was widely used in ancient sculpture because it was plentiful and easy to carve.
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