Christ in the tomb
Relief
second half 15th century (made)
second half 15th century (made)
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This Roman panel relief in marble showing the dead Christ tended by angels is made by an unknown artist in the second half of the 15th century in Italy.
The relief, which appears to have formed part of a predella, has affinities with a predella relief ascribed to Michele Marini in the Palazzo della Minerva at Rome.
The relief, which appears to have formed part of a predella, has affinities with a predella relief ascribed to Michele Marini in the Palazzo della Minerva at Rome.
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Materials and techniques | Marble in relief |
Brief description | Relief, marble, by an unknown artist, Roman, second half of 15th century |
Physical description | This marble relief shows the dead Christ in three-quarter length in the tomb, supported by two angels who kneel on the further edge and whose wings extend to the sides of the relief. The left hand of Christ rests on the front of the sarcophagus. |
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Object history | Bought in London, £ 10 |
Historical context | The relief, which appears to have formed part of a predella, has affinities with a predella relief ascribed to Michele Marini in the Palazzo della Minerva at Rome. |
Production | Roman |
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Summary | This Roman panel relief in marble showing the dead Christ tended by angels is made by an unknown artist in the second half of the 15th century in Italy. The relief, which appears to have formed part of a predella, has affinities with a predella relief ascribed to Michele Marini in the Palazzo della Minerva at Rome. |
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Accession number | 4911-1858 |
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Record created | June 18, 2009 |
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