Column Shaft
Unknown Artist
early 20th century
Medium
Marble
Dimensions
Overall: 42in. (106.7cm); Circumference: 18 in. (45.7 cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Architectural|Sculpture-Marble
Culture
European
Department
The Cloisters
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cloisters Collection, 1925
Accession Number
25.120.139
Art Historical Context
Nestled within The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art enchanting medieval outpost, this elegant marble column shaft stands as a testament to European architectural heritage. Dating to the early 20th century and by an unknown artist, measures 42 inches (106.7 cm) in height with an 18-inch (45.7 cm) circumference embodying the refined proportions of classical columns. as part of The Cloisters Collection in 1925, it reflects the museum's mission to evoke the grandeur of Europe's Gothic and Romanesque past through architectural elements. Carved from marble—a medium prized for its durabilit...