The Entombment
Relief
1550-1580 (made)
1550-1580 (made)
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The anatomical distortions seen on this piece imply that it was intended to be viewed from below. Almost all the original painted colours and gilding has been lost. The integral frame and the relief's small scale suggest it was a devotional item for a domestic context, rather than having formed part of an altarpiece.
Object details
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| Title | The Entombment (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Oak |
| Brief description | Relief, the Entombment, carved and painted oak, in the style of Manuel Alvarez, Castile, Spain, about 1550-1580 |
| Physical description | Oak relief depicting the Entombment. |
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| Object history | Bought for 14l. |
| Production | Made in the style of Manuel Alvarez |
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| Summary | The anatomical distortions seen on this piece imply that it was intended to be viewed from below. Almost all the original painted colours and gilding has been lost. The integral frame and the relief's small scale suggest it was a devotional item for a domestic context, rather than having formed part of an altarpiece. |
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| Accession number | 414-1887 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2002 |
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