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The Moving Monk

attributed to Juanelo Turriano Spanish

ca. 1550

Not on view

The Moving Monk, attributed to Juanelo Turriano (Spanish, 1500–1585), Hardwood (stained beech or poplar), traces of color enamel, leather,
metals, paint, probably Spanish — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Moving Monk

Maker: attributed to Juanelo Turriano (Spanish, 1500–1585)

Date: ca. 1550

Culture: probably Spanish

Medium: Hardwood (stained beech or poplar), traces of color enamel, leather,
metals, paint

Dimensions: Figure: 16 × 5 × 6 in. (40.6 × 12.7 × 15.2 cm)
Robes: 14 1/2 × 8 × 5 in. (36.8 × 20.3 × 12.7 cm)
Key: 3 5/8 × 2 1/4 × 3/8 in. (9.2 × 5.7 × 1 cm)
New Key: 4 1/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in. (10.5 × 3.8 × 1.3 cm)
Tool: 7 3/8 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (18.7 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
Rosary: 14 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 3/8 in. (36.2 × 3.5 × 1 cm)

Classifications: Metalwork, Natural Substances, Horology

Credit Line: National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, D.C.