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Head of an Apostle from the South Portal of the Cathedral of Therouanne, c
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Head of an Apostle from the South Portal of the Cathedral of Therouanne, c
499921 Head of an Apostle from the South Portal of the Cathedral of Therouanne, c.1235-1240 (oolitic limestone) by French School, (13th century); h:41.91 w:30.35 d:32.38 Wt: 80lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: These monumental stone heads are among the substantial known remains of the sculptural program of Therouannes cathedral, which was razed to the ground by Emperor Charles V of Spain in June of 1553. These heads were found in a wall of rue Ste. Croix in the town of Saint Omer (a short distance to the north) in January 1923. This group of sculptures from the gable of the south portal of Therouanne, which includes a stylistically related Christ as Judge, is recorded to have been moved to the Cathedral of Saint Omer in 1554. With their deeply carved wavy hair, curly beards, wrinkled foreheads, and ponderous facial features, these imposing heads--even in their now fragmentary and weathered state--attest to the powerful monumentality of the stone sculpture covering French church facades of the Gothic period.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22918494
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
C13th Northern France Pas De Calais Therouanne
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This print showcases the Head of an Apostle from the South Portal of the Cathedral of Therouanne, created by the French School in the 13th century. Carved out of oolitic limestone, this monumental piece stands as a testament to the grandeur and power of Gothic stone sculpture. Despite its fragmented and weathered state, this head exudes an imposing presence with its deeply carved wavy hair, curly beard, wrinkled forehead, and ponderous facial features. These details highlight the skillful craftsmanship that adorned French church facades during the Gothic period. The history behind this artwork adds another layer of intrigue. The sculptural program it belonged to was tragically destroyed when Emperor Charles V razed Therouannes cathedral in 1553. However, these heads were discovered within a wall on rue Ste. Croix in Saint Omer in January 1923. Interestingly, records indicate that this group of sculptures from Therouanne's south portal gable, including a stylistically related Christ as Judge figure, were relocated to the Cathedral of Saint Omer in 1554. This relocation allowed these remarkable works to survive despite their original setting being lost forever. Now housed at Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA thanks to Leonard C. Hanna Jr. 's fund acquisition; this photograph immortalizes not only a masterpiece but also serves as a reminder of both artistic excellence and historical resilience.
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