Girl 1630 - 1640

"Girl" is a small, intricately carved wooden sculpture by the German artist Leonhard Kern, dating back to 1630-1640. This piece, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Kern's mastery of detail and realism. The sculpture portrays a chubby, nude child with expressive features, capturing the innocence and charm of childhood. The figure stands on a carved pedestal, adding to the overall artistic appeal of the work. This small-scale sculpture, measuring just 7 1/2 inches in height, exemplifies the beauty of Renaissance-era craftsmanship and the artist's ability to capture the human form with remarkable precision.