Where Is Saint Lawrence? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Saint Lawrence?

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 1502–8. It's made from lindenwood with polychromy and gilding. Dimensions: Overall: 93.8 x 38.5 x 21.8 cm (36 15/16 x 15 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from lindenwood with polychromy and gilding. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Tilman Riemenschneider crafted this German work, dating to 1502–8. Made from lindenwood with polychromy and gilding, it measures Overall: 93.8 x 38.5 x 21.8 cm (36 15/16 x 15 3/16 x 8 9/16 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.

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 1502–8. It's made from lindenwood with polychromy and gilding. Dimensions: Overall: 93.8 x 38.5 x 21.8 cm (36 15/16 x 15 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.).

It's made from lindenwood with polychromy and gilding. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

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