Acquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpiece

from The Art Newspaper - International art news and events 1 month ago

This late Gothic limewood sculpture by the celebrated German woodcarver Veit Stoss was once part of an altarpiece centred on the Tree of Jesse, a popular medieval depiction of the ancestors of Christ descended from Jesse of Bethlehem...
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The sculpture is now installed outside the Warwick Arts Centre. "Representation and cultural visibility being evident in public spaces is crucial," Ryan said in a statement.
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Acquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpieceAcquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpiece Briefly

Acquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpiece
Acquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpiece
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