Museum collection · National Gallery of Art · 138847

Lust

Leonhard Kern, second quarter 17th century

The sculpture features a nude female figure seated on angular, block-like steps. She is in a relaxed pose, with her left leg resting on a lower step and braiding her long hair, which falls over her shoulder. The material is a rich brown color resembling carved wood. The figure has delicate facial expressions and detailed hair, giving a sense of refinement and realism. The sculpture's compact form and smooth surface suggest attention to detail, and the seated position on geometric blocks creates a contrast between the organic body and rigid steps.

National Gallery of Art · National Gallery of Art, Washington · Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection · CC0 · Public domain

Artist: Leonhard Kern
Date: second quarter 17th century
Medium: fruitwood, possibly pear
Dimensions: 22.8 cm (9 in.)
Era: Museum collection

Why it matters

Lust, dated second quarter 17th century, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in fruitwood, possibly pear. The museum attributes the work to Leonhard Kern. The recorded dimensions are 22.8 cm (9 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

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