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Saint Barbara (50.159)

Saint Barbara, mid-15th century
French; Made in Burgundy, France
Limestone with traces of paint; H. 40 1/2 in.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mr. Edward G. Sparrow, 1950 (50.159)
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This limestone figure of Saint Barbara was probably meant to be seen against a pier or in a niche behind an altar in a French parish church.

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