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God the Father

Possibly follower of Gregorio Fernández Spanish
16th–17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: God the Father
  • Artist: Possibly follower of Gregorio Fernández (Spanish, 1576–1635)
  • Date: 16th–17th century
  • Culture: Spanish
  • Medium: Wood, painted and gilt over gesso
  • Dimensions: 35 × 48 in. (88.9 × 121.9 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1925
  • Object Number: 25.120.701
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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