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A man in armor and his wife in a long cloak (possibly Huguenots)

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: A man in armor and his wife in a long cloak (possibly Huguenots)
  • Artist: Pietro Paolo Olivieri (Italian, Rome 1551–1599 Rome)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: White marble
  • Dimensions: Overall: 75 3/4 in. (192.4 cm);
    Overall: 79 1/4 in. (201.3 cm);
    Pedestal: 26 x 43 1/2 x 80 in. (66 x 110.5 x 203.2 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Egleston Fund, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.197.1, .2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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