Sculpture
Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1364–1404)
Claus de Werve (Netherlandish, 1380–1439). 1404–10. vizille alabaster. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Claus de Werve (Netherlandish, 1380–1439) across 1 collection
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- Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1364–1404)The Cleveland Museum of Art · 1404–10 · 1958.66 · Compare side by side →
- Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1364–1404)The Cleveland Museum of Art · 1404–1410 · 1940.128 · Compare side by side →
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SculptureObject type
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Sculpture
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Source normalization checked 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-20.1
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Drapery and foldsComposition
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From hood to hem, the sculpted cloak turns mourning into the weight and fall of drapery.
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Reviewed 2026-10-24 · 2026-10-20.1
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