Saint Germain and a Donor

Unknown

late 15th century · Limestone, paint · The Cloisters

Wearing a miter on his head and holding a crozier in one hand, this commanding figure represents a bishop. He is identified in the inscription on the base as "Germain," either the bishop of Paris or, perhaps more likely, given the Burgundian style of the carving, of Auxerre. The tiny churchman kneeling at his feet is identified as "H. Cordier" in the inscription, but nothing is known of his life apart from the donation of this imposing sculpture.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th century

Medium

Limestone, paint

Culture

French

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 1947