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Philosopher Reading
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Philosopher Reading

Artist (Italian)
Datelate 1400s or later
Mediumpainted terracotta
Dimensions55.9 cm (22 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1919.120
Label TextThis work has been associated with the school of Verrocchio. Something of a mystery, however, is the unusual composition of the piece. It has been suggested quite convincingly, that the work may in fact be the cut-down figure of Joseph from an Adoration group.ProvenancePhilip J. Gentner, Florence
On View
Not on view
Public Domain: Image Courtesy of the Worcester Art Museum.
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Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
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