The Passion of Christ and the Book of Genesis
Triptych
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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This Triptych is made by an unknown artist in the middle of the 19th century in Germany.
The scenes are based on engravings by Martin Schongauer (first recorded 1465, d. 1491). In form however, this triptych does not correspond with any type of object produced around 1500. The crude quality of the carving, peculiar physiognomies, misunderstood draperies and the actual form suggests that it dates from the mid 19th century when Schongauer's prints were becoming increasingly popular in line with the development of the Gothic revival.
The scenes are based on engravings by Martin Schongauer (first recorded 1465, d. 1491). In form however, this triptych does not correspond with any type of object produced around 1500. The crude quality of the carving, peculiar physiognomies, misunderstood draperies and the actual form suggests that it dates from the mid 19th century when Schongauer's prints were becoming increasingly popular in line with the development of the Gothic revival.
Object details
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| Title | The Passion of Christ and the Book of Genesis (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and glazed boxwood and oak |
| Brief description | Pair of carved boxwood wings from a triptych, depicting scenes from Christ's Passion and the Book of Genesis, Germany, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Pair of carved boxwood wings from a triptych. depicting on the outside four subjects from the Fall in two registers, top: The Temptation of Adam and Eve, and The expulsion from Paradise; bottom: The killing of Abel and Cain is made a fugitive. On the inside are six scenes from Christ's Passion and should be read from the top left: The Agony in the Garden, Christ before Pilate, The Flagellation and top right: The Crowning with Thorns, Ecce Homo, Christ bearing the cross. |
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| Historical context | The scenes are based on engravings by Martin Schongauer (first recorded 1465, d. 1491). In form however, this triptych does not correspond with any type of object produced around 1500. The crude quality of the carving, peculiar physiognomies, misunderstood draperies and the actual form suggests that it dates from the mid 19th century when Schongauer's prints were becoming increasingly popular in line with the development of the Gothic revival. |
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| Summary | This Triptych is made by an unknown artist in the middle of the 19th century in Germany. The scenes are based on engravings by Martin Schongauer (first recorded 1465, d. 1491). In form however, this triptych does not correspond with any type of object produced around 1500. The crude quality of the carving, peculiar physiognomies, misunderstood draperies and the actual form suggests that it dates from the mid 19th century when Schongauer's prints were becoming increasingly popular in line with the development of the Gothic revival. |
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| Accession number | 6897-1860 |
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| Record created | August 31, 2004 |
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