Two Roman soldiers from an altarpiece

Two Roman soldiers from an altarpiece Polychromy and gilding over red bole and chalk ground, stamped decor. Pair of figures carved in demi-round, with flattened reverse, on an earthen plinth and a modern base. Antwerp guild mark (hand) on the top of the head. Restored break through the centre of the body and the arm of the soldier holding the lance; a further break above the outstretched foot on the right; the end of the sabre scabbard reattached; minor losses to the polychromy. Height 31.6 cm, width 13.6 cm. Antwerp, around 1530 - 40, attributed to the Master of the Oplinter Altarpiece.

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Köln

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H 31,6 × B 13,6 cm