Christ and Nine Apostles
Capital
ca. 1175-1200 (made)
ca. 1175-1200 (made)
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This 12th-century capital is square, surmounted by a projection on the right-hand side. The figures of Christ and nine Apostles stand under round arches separated by twisted columns.
It is probable that the remaining three Apostles were carved on a separate piece, attached on the left-hand side, and now missing.
The style and composition of the capital point to an origin in central North Spain. A frieze in the church of Agüero (Aragon) shows figures with similar draperies and facial types.
It is probable that the remaining three Apostles were carved on a separate piece, attached on the left-hand side, and now missing.
The style and composition of the capital point to an origin in central North Spain. A frieze in the church of Agüero (Aragon) shows figures with similar draperies and facial types.
Object details
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Title | Christ and Nine Apostles (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved pink limestone |
Brief description | Capital, Christ and nine Apostles, carved stone, Spain, ca. 1175-1200 |
Physical description | The capital is square topped with a projection on the right-hand side. The figures of Christ and nine Apostles stand under round arches and are separated by twisted columns : Christ in the centre. Above is a moulding interrupted by arched projections, inscribed with the names of Christ and the Apostles in incised uncials (a form of writing found in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 3rd to 9th centuries using majascule letters of rounded form). It is probable that the remaining three Apostles were carved on a separate piece, attached to the left-hand side. The capital is in reasonably good condition : there are minor breaks , three of the columns on the right side are broken, and the entire surface is covered with a layer of dirt. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'IVDA' : BARTOLOM : TOMAS : PETRVS : IEHS : PAVL' : ANDREAS : IACOB' : FILIP' : MATE' : SIMON'
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Gallery label | CAPITAL WITH CHRIST AND THE NINE APOSTLES
Limestone
NORTHERN SPANISH: about 1175-1200
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry
899-1906 |
Credit line | Given by J.H. Fitzhenry Esq. |
Object history | The style and composition of the capital point to an origin in central North Spain. A frieze in the church of Agüero (Aragon) shows figures with similar draperies and facial types. A capital of the same type currently resides in the church of Santa Maria at Tirgo, with just five standing figures under arches. Given by Mr J. H. Fitzhenry. |
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Summary | This 12th-century capital is square, surmounted by a projection on the right-hand side. The figures of Christ and nine Apostles stand under round arches separated by twisted columns. It is probable that the remaining three Apostles were carved on a separate piece, attached on the left-hand side, and now missing. The style and composition of the capital point to an origin in central North Spain. A frieze in the church of Agüero (Aragon) shows figures with similar draperies and facial types. |
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Accession number | 899-1906 |
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Record created | November 30, 2005 |
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