Where Is Prayer Nut with Scenes from the Life of St. James

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

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.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to c. 1500–1530. It's made from boxwood. Dimensions: Overall: 5.8 x 4.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from boxwood. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Adam Dircksz sculpted this Medieval European work, dating to c. 1500–1530. Made from boxwood, it measures Overall: 5.8 x 4.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/8 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.

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. 1500–1530. It's made from boxwood. Dimensions: Overall: 5.8 x 4.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.).

It's made from boxwood. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Prayer Nut with Scenes from the Life of St. James the Greater

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