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Seated Prophet (Jeremiah)
Italian
Renaissance
1501–65
Object Place: Europe, Venice, Italy
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
26.67 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Edwin E. Jack Fund
Accession Number58.1013
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
Descriptionterracotta bozzetto of marble statue for casing of Santa Casa in Loreto. On shaped plinth, bearded figure in flowing robes, turbaned head bowed, sits knees crossed and book in lap. (left arm and right hand broken).
Provenance1958, K. J. Hewett, London, England; 1958 sold by Hewett to the MFA for £250. (Accession Date: November 13, 1958)