Gothic head of an Apostle
- Period
- Circa 1420 - 1450
- Origin
- Upper Rhineland , possibly Strasbourg
- Dimensions
- W 8" × H 12" × D 8"
- Reference
- #Marh415
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
This imposing lifesize head is carved in walnut and possibly from the Upper Rhineland. With its long, deeply carved ringlets framing the face, thick curling moustache and prominent beard.
It most likely represents an apostle, Â saint or a figure from the Old Testament. It is possible the head was carved in Strasbourg, the most important artist centre in the Upper Rhineland.
There is an very similar sandstone head of an earlier date, in the Metropolitan museum of art, New York. (last picture) circa 1280 – 1300
On a modern stand, in superb original condition with two sections of collar repaired.
