The Lamentation over the Dead Christ
Plaquette
ca. 1600-1650 (made)
ca. 1600-1650 (made)
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In the middle ground lies the figure of the dead Christ attended by angels and a group of watching figures; to the left the Magdalene annoints his feet while to the right at his head the kneeling woman prays. In the foreground is the Virgin seated, her hands clasped before her. In front of the body a basket containing ropes and nails, etc.
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Title | The Lamentation over the Dead Christ (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Bronze, South Netherlandish, about 1600-1650 |
Physical description | In the middle ground lies the figure of the dead Christ attended by angels and a group of watching figures; to the left the Magdalene annoints his feet while to the right at his head the kneeling woman prays. In the foreground is the Virgin seated, her hands clasped before her. In front of the body a basket containing ropes and nails, etc. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
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Summary | In the middle ground lies the figure of the dead Christ attended by angels and a group of watching figures; to the left the Magdalene annoints his feet while to the right at his head the kneeling woman prays. In the foreground is the Virgin seated, her hands clasped before her. In front of the body a basket containing ropes and nails, etc. |
Bibliographic reference | Weber, J. Renaissance Plaketten. Munich. 1975, p.334, pl. 771. |
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Accession number | A.6-1933 |
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Record created | January 21, 2004 |
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