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| Keywords: Tino di Camaino - Saint Reparato - Walters 27226.jpg circle of St Reparata was the patron saint of Florence and the city's cathedral was dedicated to her in 1298 it was replaced by a new cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary The saint appears here with her attribute the flag with a cross The contrast between the lightly chiseled lines of the cloth backdrop and the deeply cut folds of St Reparata's dress enhance her physical presence Relief sculptures such as this were often found in tomb decoration or on choir screens the barriers that separated the nave from the sanctuary ca 1320 1330 Medieval marble H cm 79 25 accession number 27 226 19200 Don Marcello Massarenti Collection Rome date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters with the Massarenti Collection 1902 place of origin Siena Italy Walters Art Museum license Medieval art in the Walters Art Museum Tino di Camaino Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
