The Resurrection
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Resurrection is probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is convex and has a hole near the right margin.
Object details
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| Title | The Resurrection (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Resurrection, South Germany, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Resurrection. Christ rises from the tomb giving the blessing, and holding in his left hand the staff with a cross and also a scroll. His garments are loosely draped. On the right are two soldiers asleep, one sitting with a cap on his head, the other, who has curling hair, lies extended on his back. On the left another soldier kneels in a helmet. In a background are seen hills, the Mount of Olives, and the towers of Jerusalem. The relief is convex and has a hole near the right margin. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
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| Summary | This relief representing the Resurrection is probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is convex and has a hole near the right margin. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.58-1929 |
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| Record created | November 2, 2004 |
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