The Adoration of the Shepherds
SculptureItalian16th century

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1526-1546

Artists

Valerio Belli (Valerio Vicentino)Artist
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Classification
Sculpture
Technique
Cast
Medium
Bronze with gilding
Culture
Italian
Century
16th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

8 x 6.9 x 3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 3/16 in.)

Provenance

Stefano Bardini, Florence, sold [through Christie's, London, May 26, 1902, lot 143]; to H. O. Watson, New York. Grenville Lindall Winthrop, New York, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1934

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