Who created "Saint Thaddaeus"?

Saint Thaddaeus was created by Italian 17th Century in 17th century.

When was "Saint Thaddaeus" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Saint Thaddaeus" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Thaddaeus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Thaddaeus

Italian 17th Century

17th century

Medium

lead

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.) gross weight: 155 gr

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy

Accession Number

1995.49.9

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Saint Thaddaeus*, a 17th-century lead sculpture by an anonymous Italian artist, now gracing the National Gallery of Art. Measuring just 10.6 cm in diameter and weighing 155 grams, this intimate plaquette exemplifies the era's fascination with portable devotional art. Crafted from lead—a soft, malleable metal rarely used for sculpture due to its susceptibility to corrosion—this piece highlights innovative material choices, possibly for private piety or as a study model. In the vibrant world of 17th-century Italy, amid the Baroque movement's dramatic expressions of faith, i...

Saint Thaddaeus

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