The Mocking of Christ
Relief
late 17th century or early 18th century (made)
late 17th century or early 18th century (made)
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This virtuoso wax relief on a minature scale, set in a tortoiseshell frame, represents the Mocking of Christ. It may have formed part of a series of scenes from the Passion of Christ. The artist, Johann Baptist Cetto (1671-1738), was a native of Tittmoning in Bavaria. The wax is signed 'I.B.C.', the monogram of the sculptor.
Object details
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| Title | The Mocking of Christ |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Wax, South German, by Johann Baptist Cetto (1671-1738), late 17th or early 18th century |
| Physical description | Wax relief. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A |
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| Summary | This virtuoso wax relief on a minature scale, set in a tortoiseshell frame, represents the Mocking of Christ. It may have formed part of a series of scenes from the Passion of Christ. The artist, Johann Baptist Cetto (1671-1738), was a native of Tittmoning in Bavaria. The wax is signed 'I.B.C.', the monogram of the sculptor. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.9-1939 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2004 |
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