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Panel from a Choir Stall — Anonymous, 14th century

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Written by: Layla LaurentContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Furniture · Catalogue no. 27973
Anonymous, 14th century

Panel from a Choir Stall

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The large panel shown here was probably the end panel of a stall that faced another across the choir of a Gothic church. The panel depicts a seated pope, possibly Urban IV, who holds the keys of St. Peter and a book.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, 14th century
Datec. 1330–1340
Culture / OriginSpain, Catalonia, Monastery of Pedralbes, 14th century
Mediumwalnut
DimensionsOverall: 279.9 x 60.3 x 5.8 cm (110 3/16 x 23 3/4 x 2 5/16 in.)
DepartmentMedieval Art
TypeFurniture and woodwork
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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