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The Lamentation over the dead Christ

Relief
late 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This relief made in the late 15th century Germany is in mother of pearl and representing the Lamentation over the dead Christ.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Lamentation over the dead Christ (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Relief the lamentation over the dead christ. German late 15th century.
Physical description
Relief in mother of pearl representing the Lamentation over the dead Christ. The virgin is seated on a grassy bank flanked by two trees holding the dead christ on her knees. On the cround is the crown of thorns. The upper part of the relief, including the Virgin's head, is broken away.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2in
  • Length: 2.625in
Subjects depicted
Summary
This relief made in the late 15th century Germany is in mother of pearl and representing the Lamentation over the dead Christ.
Collection
Accession number
A.14-1921

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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