These medieval mourners are on display in the united States for the first time,w hile their home is getting a make over. I believe they opened in Los Angeles in May, they are traveling to Minneapolis Minnesota, and Richmond , Virginia. These are some of the most famous French sculptures from the late Middle Ages. The 39 figures adorn the tomb of John the Fearless, the 2nd Duke of Burgundy, who ruled 1404-1419. He and his wife stand over the grave in life size sculptures, the mourners are 16 inches high, representing a masterpiece of expression in marble.
Each figure is frozen in a moment of acute sorrow.
Each figure is frozen in a moment of acute sorrow.
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