The Trinity
Statuette
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The dove representing the Holy Spirit is missing, but would have been carved separately and attached to the top of the cross where the dowel hole is visible.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | The Trinity (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved, painted and gilt alabaster |
| Brief description | Statuette, alabaster, The Trinity, English, 15th century. |
| Physical description | This small Trinity shows God the Father, enthroned and crowned, with a forked beard and wearing a gown and a cloak draped over his knees. The cross, which bears Christ and has an orb at the base, stands between his knees. The figure of Christ is shown with his head inclined to the left; he has a forked beard and wears a loincloth and the torse. The Holy Spirit is not represented, but there is a large dowel hole at the top of the cross by which the Dove was doubtless attached. The right hand of God the Father, which in other examples is raised in blessing, is missing. The right arm of Christ is missing and his left hand is damaged. A little green paint, now darkened, and the usual daisy pattern remain on the ground. Traces of red paint and gilding remain on the figures and on the orb. The back of the figure bears two lead plugs holding latten wires. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Acquired by Dr W.L. Hildburgh in London. Given by Dr Hildburgh in 1946. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | The dove representing the Holy Spirit is missing, but would have been carved separately and attached to the top of the cross where the dowel hole is visible. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 298 (cat. 224), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.203-1946 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | November 28, 2002 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
