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Kneeling Carthusian Monk
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These are the only known surviving sculpted examples of kneeling Carthusian monks. These two figures would have formed part of a private devotional group, probably in a monk’s cell, with a sculpture of the crucified Christ or the Virgin positioned between them. They wear the recognizable white scapular, a hooded garment with front and back panels tied together with a tab.
| Artist / Maker | France, Burgundy, Dijon |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1380–1400 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Burgundy, Dijon |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 24.2 x 14.7 x 7.6 cm (9 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 3 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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