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Saint John the Evangelist — Germany or Moravia, 14th century

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Written by: Layla LaurentContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Manuscripts & Rare Books · Catalogue no. 21224
Germany or Moravia, 14th century

Saint John the Evangelist

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This figure with a Virgin and Crucified Christ (now lost) formed a Crucifixion group within a shrine.

Artist / MakerGermany or Moravia, 14th century
Datec. 1325–1330
Culture / OriginGermany or Moravia, 14th century
Mediumivory with traces of paint and gilding
DimensionsOverall: 15.8 x 3.2 cm (6 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
DepartmentMedieval Art
TypeIvory
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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