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The Passion of Christ

Relief
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a triptych made in the 17th century in Italy. This diptych contains four panels of gilt bronze showing in low relief of beaten work events of the Passion of Christ.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Passion of Christ (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gilt bronze with carved ebony mounts
Brief description
Relief, triptych, gilt bronze and ebony, the Passion of Christ, Italian, 17th century
Physical description
Frame and pediment of carved ebony containing four panels of gilt bronze showing in low relief of beaten work events of the Passion of Christ
Dimensions
  • Height: 40,64cm
  • When open length: 72.39cm
Object history
Bought in 1868.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a triptych made in the 17th century in Italy. This diptych contains four panels of gilt bronze showing in low relief of beaten work events of the Passion of Christ.
Bibliographic reference
Inventory of Art Objects acquired in the Year 1868. List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1868, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 56
Collection
Accession number
520-1868

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Record createdAugust 26, 2008
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