Artwork
Cusped Lancet head
Cusped Lancet head is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1396 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The Cusped Lancet head, dated 1396, is an anonymous work that depicts a building. Its subject is centered on an architectural form associated with the cusped lancet motif, rather than a narrative scene or human figure.
Technique & Style
The anonymous work is dated 1396 and measures 28.5 cm in height by 18.5 cm in width. It depicts a lancet-shaped architectural feature with a cusped apex. Beyond its dimensions and subject, the available sources do not reliably document the medium, support, condition, or stylistic context of the piece, so these cannot be specified.
History & Provenance
The Cusped Lancet head is dated 1396 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. No information on the original commission, patron, early ownership, accession number, or exhibition history is documented in the available sources.
Overview
The work is a stained‑glass composition titled “Cusped Lancet head.” It presents two vertically elongated figures framed by sharply pointed arches. Each figure is clothed in vivid robes of blue, red and yellow, accented with gold trim and crowned.
The upper arch is filled with a pattern of red blossoms and blue motifs, while the lower arch features a checkerboard‑like design.
Context
The cusped lancet form references Gothic architectural motifs, particularly the pointed arches common in medieval churches. By integrating this architectural vocabulary with richly colored figurative imagery, the piece reflects a synthesis of structural and decorative traditions within the stained‑glass medium.
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