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God the Father
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Johann Peter Schwanthaler belonged to a renowned family of sculptors that produced works for religious and domestic settings throughout Bavaria, Austria, and southern Germany for more than 250 years. This imposing image of God the Father would have formed part of a larger group, probably at the top of an altar. The figure displays the characteristic features of Schwanthaler’s style, such as the elongated figural proportions, sharp-edged drapery folds, and the beautifully expressive, anatomically detailed hands.
| Artist / Maker | Johann Peter Schwanthaler |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1760 |
| Culture / Origin | Austria, Lambach, 18th century |
| Medium | painted and gilded wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 141.6 x 104.2 x 35.6 cm (55 3/4 x 41 x 14 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
BiographyJohann Peter Schwanthaler (1720–1795) — Austrian sculptor (1720–1795).Johann Peter Schwanthaler worked as artist and sculptor and is associated with Austria. Their documented life spans the years 1720 to 1795.Disciplinesartist, sculptorBorn1720Died1795NationalityAustriaSources: Wikidata Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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