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South German, late 16th century — Charity
South German, late 16th century

Charity

An allegorical representation of Charity created by a South German artist in the late 16th century. This work embodies one of the cardinal virtues, a popular subject in Renaissance and early modern religious art.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 544

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South German, late 16th century, Charity

An allegorical representation of Charity created by a South German artist in the late 16th century. This work embodies one of the cardinal virtues, a popular subject in Renaissance and early modern religious art.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Allegorical figure, South German, Allegory, Virtue, Symbolism, 16th Century, Charity