Altarpiece with Christ, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Margaret
Andrea da Giona · 1434
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This altarpiece, titled "Altarpiece with Christ, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Margaret," was created by Italian sculptor Andrea da Giona in 1434. Classified as sculpture, the work is composed of Carrara marble and measures 72 x 80 x 5 inches (182.9 x 203.2 x 12.7 cm) overall, weighing 1614 lbs (732.1 kg). Specific components include a central panel (505 lbs), a top center section (210 lbs), figures of Saint John (L, 329 lbs) and Saint Margaret (R, 194 lbs), a kneeling angel (121 lbs), a bottom central panel (181 lbs), and various plinths and an angel wing, some of which are modern additions.
The altarpiece was acquired as part of The Cloisters Collection in 1962 and is housed in The Cloisters department. Its culture is identified as Italian.
No provenance information is provided in the catalogue data. Similarly, there is no information regarding any exhibitions or literature pertaining to this specific artwork. The catalogue does not provide any auction prices or specific attributions beyond the stated artist.
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