Flavia Julia Helena, or Saint Helena (c. 246/48 - 330 AD)
after Desiderio da Settignano (Settignano 1429/32 - Florence 1464)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Marble
Measurements
370 mm (H); 290 mm (W)
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Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1289207
Summary
Marble, Flavia Julia Helena, or Saint Helena (c. 246/48 - 330 AD), after Desiderio da Settignano (Tuscany 1428-Florence 1464), 19th century. A marble bas-relief depicting Saint Helena, Empress and mother of Constantine I, after a pietra serena (dark grey sandstone) relief attributed to the Florentine Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano (Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, object number 1938.122). In a green velvet flock frame.
Makers and roles
after Desiderio da Settignano (Settignano 1429/32 - Florence 1464), sculptor