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Late Gothic Wooden Sculpture, St. Barbara with Goblet,
Late Gothic Wooden Sculpture, St. Barbara with Goblet,
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Linden wood, carved in the round, original polychrome paint
Presumably Germany, Late Gothic, 15th century
Saint Barbara of Nicomedia - martyr of the 3rd century
Total height: 64 cm
Good Condition
Provenance: German private collection
Graceful late Gothic wooden sculpture representing Saint Barbara; who is one of the 14 Holy Helpers and is the patron saint of craftsmanship

On a green plinth, stands the graceful figure of Saint Barbara, in blue dress and red-golden cape, this with green interior and remains of gilding. Rises Her lovely face is finely carved and covered with long curly hair and a crown. In her hands she holds a goblet, which is besides the tower another attribute of hers. Hardly any other martyr was so often depicted in the history of art, whether in painting or sculpture. According to the Golden Legend Barbara was a bright young woman who pleaded Christianity secretly and against the will of her father. To prevent this, her father locked her up in a tower, where she was able to escape, but was captured eventually and was cruelly tortured and finally beheaded by her father himself.



The sculpture is in age-appropriate good condition with characteristic traces consistent with its age, such as occasional color flaking, tensions cracks in the plinth, color partly restored, very light inactive worm infestation. The height measures 64 cm.


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Late Gothic Wooden Sculpture, St. Barbara with Goblet,

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