BK-15404
ca. 1430
Medium
poplar (wood)
Dimensions
38; 26; 128; 25
About this artwork
Legaat van de heer J.W.E. vom Rath, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
This anonymous wooden sculpture, carved from poplar around 1430, stands as a compelling example of late medieval craftsmanship. Measuring 128 centimeters in height, the work’s slender proportions and substantial 25-kilogram weight suggest it was designed as a devotional figure or component of a larger altarpiece, typical of Northern European workshops during the period. The choice of poplar, a relatively soft yet resilient wood, allowed artisans to achieve fine details while ensuring the piece could endure centuries of handling and veneration. Created during a time of profound religious and a...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...