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The Lamentation over the Dead Christ

Plaquette
ca. 1600-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
  • Width: 28cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Subjects depicted
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.
Collection
Accession number
A.6-1933

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2004
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