The Archangel Michael
Partial and Promised Gift of Alexis Gregory, 2004
Catalogue
- Year
- 1495
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Dimensions
- Overall (confirmed): H. 33 7/8 x W. 16 1/2 x D. 8 1/4 in., 39.6lb. (86 x 41.9 x 21 cm, 17.9398kg)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Master John
Artist
João Faras, better known simply as Mestre João, was an astrologer, astronomer, physician and surgeon of King Manuel I of Portugal who accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral in the discovery of Brazil in 1500, and wrote a famous letter identifying the Southern Cross constellation.
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Record
Verified by WattsOS- Artist
- Master John
- Year
- 1495
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Dimensions
- Overall (confirmed): H. 33 7/8 x W. 16 1/2 x D. 8 1/4 in., 39.6lb. (86 x 41.9 x 21 cm, 17.9398kg)
- Watts ID
- WW-1495-327606
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified