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Psyche

second quarter 17th century

Leonhard Kern

Associated Names

Leonhard Kern

Artist, German, 1588 - 1662

The sculpture shows a nude woman kneeling and holding a small urn or pot. The figure has detailed features, including a calm facial expression and short, styled hair. It is primarily a reddish-brown color, resting on a simple, dark-colored rectangular base with slightly beveled edges. The presentation is classical or traditional in style, with realistic proportions and detailed craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

Medium

boxwood
Credit Line

Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection
Dimensions

overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2022.181.77

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2015

Schmidt, Eike D., et al. Bronze, Boxwood, and Ivory in the Robert H. Smith Collection of Renaissance Sculpture. London, 2015: 57-60, repro. no. 77.

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