Charity

1540/1545

Peter Flötner

Associated Names
Peter Flötner

Artist, German, c. 1485 - 1546

The sculpture features a group scene with three human figures. In the center, an adult figure is seated, holding a smaller figure on each side. The adult is draped in textured garments. The smaller figures seem to be children, leaning towards the central figure. The backdrop includes elements suggesting a garden or outdoor setting. The sculpture has a grayish tone and a slightly rough texture surface. On the right side, there is a tall, slender column. The artwork is a relief sculpture, with the figures slightly raised from the background.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Cyril Humphris, Ltd., London); (his sale, Sotheby's, New York, 11 January 1995, no. 306); Mark Wilchusky, New York; gift 1995 to NGA.[1]
[1] Provenance from curator's acquisition proposal.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on pedestal of column at right: CHARIT / ATIS * PF

Wikidata ID

Q63862001

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