Who created "Griffin and Other Monster"?

Griffin and Other Monster was created by Gil de Siloe in 15th century.

When was "Griffin and Other Monster" created?

This artwork was created 15th century.

What medium is "Griffin and Other Monster"?

Griffin and Other Monster is Alabaster.

Is "Griffin and Other Monster" in the public domain?

Yes, Griffin and Other Monster is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Griffin and Other Monster

Gil de Siloe

15th century

Medium

Alabaster

Dimensions

Overall: 18 5/16 x 9 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (46.5 x 25.1 x 23.5 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Alabaster

Culture

Spanish

Department

Medieval Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1927

Accession Number

27.18.1

Tags

Griffins

Art Historical Context

In the Medieval Art galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of, the *Griffin and Other Monster* as a captivating example of 15th-century Spanish sculpture Gil de Siloe, a master carver known for his intricate Gothic works. Crafted from alabaster—a soft, luminous stone prized for its translucency and ease in fine detailing—this piece measures 18 5/16 x 9 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches, embodying the era's fascination with fantastical creatures. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 7, it reflects the vibrant artistic patronage in late medieval Spain under the Catholic Monarchs. Griffins, hybrid beasts with the...

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