Christ bearing his cross
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing Christ bearing his cross was probably made in the late 15th century Germany. This is convex and has chipped edges. There is a hole near the top margin and part of the base is repaired.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Christ bearing his cross (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Christ bearing His Cross, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | In the centre Christ carrying his cross is led upward to the right by a man with a rope. On the left a man with upraised arms (Simon of Cyrene supporting the cross?) and also a woman with a covered face. Above, behind the cross, are seen the heads of other men and women. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing Christ bearing his cross was probably made in the late 15th century Germany. This is convex and has chipped edges. There is a hole near the top margin and part of the base is repaired. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cf. Forrer, R. In: Das Kunstgewerbe in Elsass-Lothringen. V, 1904. p. 103. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.52-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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