Christ falling under the weight of his Cross
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing Christ falling under his cross was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is convex and has been grooved for mounting.
Object details
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| Title | Christ falling under the weight of his Cross (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Scene from the Passion, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Christ has fallen to his knees while proceeding to the left; he looks back towards a soldier and Simon of Cyrene who supports the stem of the cross. On the right are two other soldiers wearing doublets and trunk hose, one menacing Christ with his fist, the other pulling on the rope. Other soldiers are seen behind, some mounted, they carry spears, the ladder and the sponge. On the top edge appears some houses and the two other crosses lying on Calvary. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing Christ falling under his cross was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is convex and has been grooved for mounting. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.53-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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