Column Base
Unknown Artist
20th century
Medium
Cement
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. (11.1 x 20 x 21.6 cm)
Classification
Reproductions-Sculpture
Culture
European or American (?)
Department
The Cloisters
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cloisters Collection, 1925
Accession Number
25.120.62
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art medieval treasure trove, this modest **Column Base** invites visitors to ponder the architectural bones of Europe's Gothic past. Crafted as a 20th-century reproduction in cement, it measures just 4⅜ × 7⅞ × 8½ inches, mimicking the sturdy supports that once held up grand cathedrals and abbeys. Acquired in 1925 as part of The Cloisters, it reflects the era's passion for reviving medieval splendor amid New York's skyline. Though the original artist and precise culture—likely European, possibly American-made—remain unknown, the piece's clas...