Vestale
Artist
Nino Caruso
(Italian, 1928-)
CultureItalian
OriginTodi, Perugia, Italy
Datec.1998
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall: 59.8 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm (23 9/16 x 12 1/2 x 12 in.)
MarkingsIntials 'NC' and '1998' near base on rear of figure
DescriptionA terra cotta sculpture based on the vestal virgin, the Roman goddess of hearth and home, who has taken a vow of chastity.
Credit LinePurchased with a gift from Helen E. Gardiner
Object numberG05.9.1
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary CeramicsSub-classification
ItalianCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Orazio Fontana
c.1560
Object number: G83.1.402