The Crucifixion
Group
1774-1779 (made)
1774-1779 (made)
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Group of 'The Crucifixion', biscuit porcelain. At the back the figure of Christ hangs upon a wooden cross which fits into a rocky pedestal, at the foot of the cross on the right is the crouching figure of Mary Magdalen with covered head; in front of her the Apostle John stands in an attitude of expectancy, looking upwards toward the left; on the left the Virgin Mary is swooning in the arms of Mary the mother of Joses. At the foot of the cross to the left are two weeping cherubs.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | The Crucifixion (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Biscuit porcelain |
Brief description | Group of 'The Crucifixion', biscuit porcelain, from a model by Johann Peter Melchior, Höchst porcelain factory, Germany, 1774-1779 |
Physical description | Group of 'The Crucifixion', biscuit porcelain. At the back the figure of Christ hangs upon a wooden cross which fits into a rocky pedestal, at the foot of the cross on the right is the crouching figure of Mary Magdalen with covered head; in front of her the Apostle John stands in an attitude of expectancy, looking upwards toward the left; on the left the Virgin Mary is swooning in the arms of Mary the mother of Joses. At the foot of the cross to the left are two weeping cherubs. |
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Accession number | C.606&A-1925 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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