Standing Female Saint 1505 - 1515

This small, gilded silver sculpture of a standing female saint, created by the German artist Hans von Reutlingen between 1505 and 1515, is a prime example of late Gothic sculpture. The figure, likely intended for private devotion, is depicted in a simple, yet elegant pose with a crown atop her head. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail in the drapery and the saint’s calm expression is characteristic of Reutlingen's work, highlighting his mastery of the silver medium. The sculpture is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.