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Scourger
early 18th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany, Bavaria
Medium/Technique
Wood; Polychrome wood
Dimensions
67.94 cm (26 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number60.954
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionPolychromed wood. Bearded with flowing hair, deep set eyes looking slightly right, crouching on left foot and right knee, hands down (hole in right). Red cap, gray shirt, blue breeches, yellow high boots. From the church of Schaftlach.
ProvenanceThe church of the Holy Cross, Schaftlach, Germany (?) [see note 1]. 1960, Phillipp B. Mayer, London; 1960, sold by Mayer to the MFA for £600. (Accession Date: September 21, 1960)
NOTES:
[1] According to the curatorial recommendation for purchase, this came from "the church of Schaftlach". Its provenance has not been verified.
NOTES:
[1] According to the curatorial recommendation for purchase, this came from "the church of Schaftlach". Its provenance has not been verified.