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Saint Agnes

After a model by Gian Lorenzo Bernini Italian
early 18th century
Not on view
The saint is shown standing, her gaze lifted to heaven to emphasize her ecstatic expression. She wears a robe and heavy cloak and holds a palm symbolizing her martyrdom. A lamb, symbol of Saint Agnes, is depicted crouching at her feet. Another example of this statuette is in the Chapel of Palazzo Doria, Rome.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint Agnes
  • Artist: After a model by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, Naples 1598–1680 Rome)
  • Date: early 18th century
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 13 15/16 × 6 × 5 7/8 in. (35.4 × 15.2 × 14.9 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Bequest of Vivian W. Lehman, 1978
  • Object Number: 1978.202
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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