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Head of a Prophet
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This head exhibits many of the characteristics of the style associated with the workshop of Giovanni Pisano. These are particularly noteworthy in the sensitive carving of the haunting face and its strikingly drilled beard. The head compares favorably to the sculpture made while Giovanni was master of works at Siena Cathedral (1285-97). Recent research suggests that it may once have belonged to a full-length Old Testament prophet looming on the exterior of Siena Cathedral.
| Artist / Maker | Giovanni Pisano |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1300–1325 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Siena |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 31.8 x 18.6 x 13.4 cm (12 1/2 x 7 5/16 x 5 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
BiographyGiovanni Pisano (1248–1315) — Italian sculptor and architect.Giovanni Pisano worked as sculptor, architect and painter and is associated with Italy. Their documented life spans the years 1248 to 1315, born in Pisa, died in Siena.Disciplinessculptor, architect, painterBorn1248, PisaDied1315, SienaNationalityItalySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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