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The Dead Christ Mourned by the Virgin and an Angel
(Baroque Europe )
Soldani was selected by Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo III to receive special education in Rome and Paris and became one of the most important sculptors of the baroque period in Florence. He was trained as a medallist, which explains his preference for working in relief, a quality which can be noticed even in his sculptures in the round: they are designed to be seen from one side and are composed almost like a painting. Characteristic of the artist's works are the silky smoothness of the surfaces and the brilliant perfection of the finish. The emotional intensity of the Virgin struck with grief and bending over her dead son was a subject that Soldani treated several times, exploring the delicate balance between pain and grace.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1931 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | eaxmined for condition | |
| 10/1/1947 | Treatment | cleaned; coated |
| 11/24/1964 | Examination | examined for loan |
| 3/6/1986 | Treatment | cleaned; coated |
| 3/10/1986 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Italy, Florence (Place of Origin)
Measurements
19 7/8 in. (50.5 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters, 1931
Location in Museum
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.1066