Dark schist sculpture of a standing figure with hands pressed together at the chest, framed by an arched carved halo and set on a patterned base.

Standing Figure with Hands in Adoration, Dark Schist Sculpture

A standing figure with hands pressed together at the chest in adoration wears a tall crown and jewelry and stands before a carved, arched halo. The figure rests on a base with stacked, brick-like patterns, and the dark stone shows wear along its edges and surface.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 11th century or earlier
Medium: Schist
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 2195 px

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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1100).
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Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf

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