Pair of overdoors from a porte cochère 1673 - 1683
jeanricher
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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repetition of black
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black and white photography
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sculpture
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flower
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black and white format
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sculptural image
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black and white theme
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unrealistic statue
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child
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sculpture
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black and white
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repetition of black colour
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men
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decorative-art
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sword
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statue
These overdoors, carved by Jean Richer between 1673-1683, are a prime example of French Baroque woodcarving. The central oval medallion depicts a female figure, likely representing Justice, holding a sword, while a cherub looks on. The surrounding frame is adorned with intricate floral designs, a characteristic motif of the French Baroque style. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, these overdoors showcase the virtuosic skill of Richer, a prominent sculptor of the 17th century.
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