Memorial to Francis Musters
Caius Gabriel Cibber, c. 1680

Marble monument consisting of a panel carved in high relief depicting the deceased youth, Francis Musters (1664-1680). He is shown with long flowing hair, and wearing clerical or scholarly dress, kneeling on a cushion, with a book resting on a skull, crowned by two hovering winged putti holding palm fronds. The sculpture is likely to date from soon after his death in 1680. There is an accompanying slate inscription tablet which records his birth and death dates and the names of his parents, as well as a prayer.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Memorial to Francis Musters, c. 1680
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Marble & slate
Dimensions
Relief: 153 x 79.5 x 25 cm; Tablet: 33 x 71.2 x 3.5 cm
Grant
37500
Total cost
75000

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