Saint Barbara

mid-15th century

Not on view

This sculpture was probably meant to be seen against a pier or in a niche behind an altar in a French parish church. The massiveness of the figure and the heavy, deep folds of drapery derive from the stylistic innovations of two earlier sculptors working in Burgundy: Claus Sluter (ca. 1345-1405/6) and Claux de Werve (1380-1439).

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Title: Saint Barbara
Date: mid-15th century
Geography: Made in Burgundy, France
Culture: French
Medium: Limestone with traces of paint
Dimensions: H. 40 1/2"
Classification: Sculpture-Stone
Credit Line: Gift of Edward G. Sparrow, 1950
Object Number: 50.159
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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