Column Shaft
Unknown Artist
20th century
Medium
Cement
Dimensions
Overall: 38 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (97.2 x 14 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
25.120.84
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art enchanting medieval outpost, this **Column Shaft** invites visitors to ponder the enduring allure of architectural history. Crafted in the 20th century from durable cement, this reproduction sculpture measures a modest 38¼ x 5½ inches (97.2 x 14 cm). Acquired in 1925 as part of The Cloisters Collection, it exemplifies the museum's early commitment to evoking Europe's Gothic and Romanesque past through faithful recreations. Though the original artist and precise cultural origins—possibly European or American—remain unknown, the shaft's f...