Replica of Knight, Naumburg Cathedral, Germany (13th century) by Unidentified Maker

Replica of Knight, Naumburg Cathedral, Germany (13th century) c. early 20th century

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Dimensions: sight: 152.4 cm (60 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Curator: Here we have a replica of a 13th-century knight from Naumburg Cathedral in Germany, currently housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: The knight has such a stoic expression. He seems burdened by some profound melancholy, almost as if he knows the weight of history itself rests on his shoulders. Curator: That's perceptive. The formal elements lend themselves to that impression. The statue's verticality, the stone's cool gray tones, the figure's downturned gaze—all contribute to this solemnity. Editor: I'm moved by how the artist has captured a sense of human vulnerability, even in this depiction of a knight. It's as if the artist is suggesting even the most valiant figures carry their own quiet burdens. Curator: Indeed, and that human touch is what makes this piece so compelling, even across centuries. Editor: It makes you wonder about the actual knight it portrays and the stories it could tell.

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