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Saint Andrew

Probably by Giuseppe Picano
1780s
Not on view
Saint Andrew and its mate Saint Peter (see 2010.70.1) served as models for statues of the brother Apostles in the choir of the Oratorian church of the Girolamini in Naples. The statues were carved later (ca. 1795) by Picano's follower Francesco Vercella (Naples, active ca. 1790–1845).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint Andrew
  • Artist: Probably by Giuseppe Picano (1732–1810)
  • Date: 1780s
  • Culture: Italian, Naples
  • Medium: Terracotta, traces of ground or white wash
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 13 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 4 9/16 in., 4lb. (35.2 x 13.3 x 11.6 cm, 1.8144kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ignazio Peluso, Ada Peluso and Romano I. Peluso Gift, 2010
  • Object Number: 2010.70.2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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