One figure in this sculpture was originally meant to carry a harp with ivory strings, while another figure was depicted wearing real copper glasses to emphasize the importance
One figure in this sculpture was originally meant to carry a harp with ivory strings, while another figure was depicted wearing real copper glasses to emphasize the importance of reading and the authority of scripture. Polychrome colors were applied to several figures in this sculpture by Jean Malouel, and six weeping angels are depicted on the colonnettes of this work. The large crucifixion scene and the cross adorning the top of this sculpture was severely damaged in 1791 during the French Revolution, and this sculpture was commissioned to decorate the interior of the Carthusian monastery Chartreuse de Champmol by Philip the Bold. The base of this sculpture is decorated with depictions of the six prophets who foresaw the crucifixion of Christ including David, Jeremiah, Zachariah, Daniel, Isaiah, and the title figure. For 10 points, name this hexagonal fountain carved by Claus Sluter.
One figure in this sculpture was originally meant to carry a harp with ivory strings, while another figure was depicted wearing real copper glasses to emphasize the importance of reading and the authority of scripture.
The {Well} of {Moses}