Crowned Head of a Woman
Unknown
ca. 1270 · Marble (Lunense marble from Carrera), traces of lapis lazuli and lead · Medieval Art
This engaging head was probably carved in the French court of Robert of Anjou (r. 1266–85) centered in Naples. Its classical overtones are related to works by Nicola di Bartolomeo da Foggia,who signed the masterful pulpit at the Cathedral of Ravello in 1272.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1270
- Medium
- Marble (Lunense marble from Carrera), traces of lapis lazuli and lead
- Culture
- South Italian
- Department
- Medieval Art
- Credit line
- Fletcher Fund, 1947
