The Trinity
Statuette
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This alabaster relief represents the Holy Trinty. God the Father, crowned, bearded and waring a gown and a cloak draped over his knees is enthroned with his hands raised in blessing; at the same time he holds a napkin containing five souls of the blessed. Between his knees is the cross bearing the bearded Christ, his head inclined to the left and wearing a lion cloth and the torse. The foot of the cross, which is decorated with castellations, rests on the ground. The Holy Spirit is not represented.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Trinity (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and painted alabaster |
| Brief description | Alabaster statuette depicting the Trinity. English, 15th century. |
| Physical description | God the Father, crowned and bearded and wearing a gown and a cloak draped over his knees, is enthroned with his hands raised in blessing; at the same time he holds a napkin containing five souls of the blessed. Between his knees is the cross bearing the bearded Christ, his head inclined to the left and wearing a loincloth and the torse. The foot of the cross, whish is decorated with castellations, rests on the ground. The Holy Spirit is not represented. The hands of God the Father and his crown are damaged. Christ's feet are damaged. The carving is weathered, especially the face of God the Father and the body of Christ. Very slight traces of dark green paint remain on the ground at the bottom of the carving. There is one lead-plugged hole in the back of the figure with latten wire attached. The bottom has been cut away. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs M. C. Robinson |
| Object history | Acquired by Mrs M. C. Robinson in Switzerland. Given by Mrs Robinson in 1935. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This alabaster relief represents the Holy Trinty. God the Father, crowned, bearded and waring a gown and a cloak draped over his knees is enthroned with his hands raised in blessing; at the same time he holds a napkin containing five souls of the blessed. Between his knees is the cross bearing the bearded Christ, his head inclined to the left and wearing a lion cloth and the torse. The foot of the cross, which is decorated with castellations, rests on the ground. The Holy Spirit is not represented. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 300 (cat. 226), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.60-1935 |
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| Record created | November 8, 2002 |
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