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altarpiece

Object NameAltar to Saint Nicholas of Bari
Made FromGlass, Paint, Wood, Fabric
Dateabout 1630-1669
TechniqueCold-assembled and -decorated
SizeOverall H: 65.7 cm, W: 61.8 cm, D: 21.2 cm
Accession Number69.3.38
Credit LineGift of Hans Cohn
Curatorial Area(s)
Place Made
Italy, Venice
Physical DescriptionAltar to Saint Nicholas of Bari. Wood; opaque red and white glass. Cold-assembled, decorated. Portable wooden altar with colorless flat glass panels backed with fabric; cold-painted figure of Saint Nicholas; applied floral ornament of opaque red and white glass.
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