Saint Mark
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Linden wood, gilded and polychromed
Dimensions
Height: 59 in. (149.9 cm)
Classification
Sculpture
Culture
Southern German or Austrian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Fletcher Fund, 1962
Accession Number
62.240.2
Tags
About this artwork
Johann Georg Libigo's "Saint Mark" (late 17th–early 18th century) The work, executed in linden wood, gilded and polychromed, measures height: 59 in. and dates from a period of significant artistic development. Such decorative objects demonstrate both technical mastery and aesthetic sensibility, serving functional purposes while embodying cultural values and artistic achievement. This work provides valuable insights into Johann Georg Libigo's artistic practice and the broader cultural and materia...