Saint Paul, ca. 1420–30, Made in Poligny, Burgundy, France, French, Limestone with traces of paint, Overall: 47 1/4 x 25 1/2 x 1

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Saint Paul, ca. 1420–30, Made in Poligny, Burgundy, France, French, Limestone with traces of paint, Overall: 47 1/4 x 25 1/2 x 12 in. (120 x x cm), Sculpture-Stone, Circle of Claus de Werve (Netherlandish, active in France, ca. 1380–1439, active Burgundy, 1396–ca. 1439), According to medieval artistic conventions, Saint Paul is traditionally identified by his bald head and long beard, a sword, the instrument of his martyrdom, and a book, representing his writings. While working within a specified tradition, this Burgundian sculptor invested his carved Saint Paul with exceptional vitality and intelligence

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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