The Deposition
Relief
late 13th century-early 14th century (sculpted), ca. 1889 (cast)
late 13th century-early 14th century (sculpted), ca. 1889 (cast)
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Plaster cast (relief) of The Deposition, after the marble original by a follower of Nicola Pisano (active 1258-78) in the left portal of the Cathedral, Lucca.
Object details
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| Title | The Deposition (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plaster cast |
| Brief description | Plaster cast (relief) of the Deposition after the original by a follower of Nicola Pisano in Lucca Cathedral, later 13th century to early 14th century, cast ca. 1889 |
| Physical description | Plaster cast (relief) of The Deposition, after the marble original by a follower of Nicola Pisano (active 1258-78) in the left portal of the Cathedral, Lucca. |
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| Object history | Acquired in exchange from the Berlin Museum (50 marks) |
| Historical context | In Lucca, the Deposition sits above an architrave depicting the Adoration of the Magi which is closely based on Nicola Pisano's Pisa Pulpit of 1260. Vasari (1550) attributes the Adoration to Nicola himself, and the Deposition which is related in style, has also been given to Nicola. The condition of the lunette has deteriorated considerably since this cast was purchased. Natural erosion was accelerated in the earlier part of this century when the Fire Department of Lucca was detailed to clean the relief. The photograph shows the actual state of the Deposition, with the heads of the Virgin and St John missing. |
| Production | The original made by a follower of Nicola Pisano |
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| Accession number | REPRO.1889-100 |
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| Record created | June 26, 2000 |
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