Bedelares met kind
na 1693 - voor 1768
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
26
About this artwork
hoogte 26 cm
Art Historical Context
**Bedelares met kind** by Simon Troger is a finely carved ivory sculpture, created sometime after 1693 and before 1768. Measuring 26 cm in height, this intimate work depicts a beggar woman cradling her child, evoking a sense of quiet tenderness amid hardship. Troger, active during the late Baroque period in the South Tyrol region, was renowned for his skill in small-scale figurative sculptures that brought everyday human stories to life. Ivory's smooth, luminous quality made it ideal for such detailed work, demanding exceptional precision to render subtle expressions, folds of clothing, and a...
About the Artist
Simon Troger · 1683–1768
Comment on works: wood sculptor