Statue of Balthasar of the Magi

Description

A photograph of Balthasar, one of the Three Kings created in Lichtenthal, Baden, Germany stands wearing hat with a crown around it, a robe with a collar, and pointy shoes. In his right hand, he is holding a cup and bends his right arm to hold the brim of his hat. It was on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Cloisters in New York in December 1953.
December 19-20, 1953
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Typewritten note attached to the back, 155205. 52.83.2. "FOR RELEASE: P.M. Saturday, December 19, 1953. A.M. Saturday, December 20, 1953. BALTHASAR: one of the Three Kings from Lichtenthal on display in a special Christmas presentation at The Cloisters. German (Ulm School), Second half 15th century. Linden wood, poly chromed and gilded. H. 61 1/2 in. Provenance: Convent of Lichtenthal, Baden, Germany Purchase, Cloister Fund, 1952. Stamped on the back, "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. This photograph is the property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is lent for publication in newspapers and magazines only. The reproduction should be accompanied by the words, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Note: This photograph may not be reproduced in any other medium, including television, without specific written permission from the Secretary of the Museum.) Please return the photograph after use to The Publicity Office, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York 28, N.Y."