Bishop saint

ca. 1470 - ca. 1480 · Sculpture · 121.9 × 36 cm

May one see it?

Yes, receiving visitors

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

RoomSculpture 1300-1600, Room 27

On public display.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the sculpture

This is a flanking figure from a group, probably in a small retable altar. Its pose demands a principal figure to its right, to which it inclines its head.

The figure is carved from one piece of wood, and the back has been slightly hollowed out.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: 111-1908

What it shows

Bishop

In the catalog

Ulm

Sources

Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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