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The Crucified Christ

Figure
14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Spain (made)

This figure representing the Crucified Christ in ivory was probably made in the first half of the 14th century in Spain (Navarre). Although the figure follows the form of French prototypes around 1300, the carving of the head differs considerably.

Object details

Categories
Sculpture
Christianity
Religion
Object type
Figure
TitleThe Crucified Christ (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Elephant ivory
Ivory
Brief description
Figure, ivory, The Crucified Christ, from a crucifix, probably Spanish (Navarre), first half of the 14th century
Physical description
Figure in ivory depicting the Crucifix. The head of Jesus falls forward to the left, the eyes closed. The loincloth which reaches to the knees is secured at the right side with a knot. The spearwound is seen on his right side.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
Object history
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh F.S.A. in 1949; formerly on loan from Dr Hildburgh. A note on the back of a photograph, in Hildburgh's hand, records that he acquired the piece in San Sebastian in 1021; he also wrote 'From Navarre' in brackets.
Subjects depicted
Jesus Christ
Crucifixion
Summary
This figure representing the Crucified Christ in ivory was probably made in the first half of the 14th century in Spain (Navarre). Although the figure follows the form of French prototypes around 1300, the carving of the head differs considerably.
Bibliographic references
  • Porter, D. A. Ivory Carvings in later medieval England 1200-1400. State University of New York at Binghampton, PhD dissertation, 1974, pp. 103-4, fig. 41
  • Williamson, Paul and Davies, Glyn, Medieval Ivory Carvings, 1200-1550, (in 2 parts), V&A Publishing, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2014 part 1, pp. 98, 99
  • Williamson, Paul and Davies, Glyn, Medieval Ivory Carvings, 1200-1550, (in 2 parts), V&A Publishing, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2014, part 1, pp. 98, 99, cat. no. 28
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.26-1949

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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