Christ at the Column
Statuette
ca. 1680 - ca. 1710 (made)
ca. 1680 - ca. 1710 (made)
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The subject of Christ at the Column (as opposed to the Flagellation, when Christ is shown with flagellants) was represented relatively frequently in Spain during the 17th century following the Counter-Revolution. The low column seems to have been introduced following the discovery of the supposed original column in Rome. The sculpture is ultimately derived from the work of the Castilian sculptor Gregorio Fernández (c. 1576-1636), who executed a number of versions of this subject, and whose sculpture was widely imitated during the 17th century.
Object details
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| Title | Christ at the Column (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Boxwood |
| Brief description | Statuette, wood, Christ at the Column, Spanish (Castile), about 1680-1710 |
| Physical description | He stands, nude except for a flowing loin-cloth the ends of which are fastened by a cord on the left side. His head is inclined to the right; The right shoulder and left leg advanced. His bound hands hang to his left side. |
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| Object history | Bought from Mirza Khan, for £20. |
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| Summary | The subject of Christ at the Column (as opposed to the Flagellation, when Christ is shown with flagellants) was represented relatively frequently in Spain during the 17th century following the Counter-Revolution. The low column seems to have been introduced following the discovery of the supposed original column in Rome. The sculpture is ultimately derived from the work of the Castilian sculptor Gregorio Fernández (c. 1576-1636), who executed a number of versions of this subject, and whose sculpture was widely imitated during the 17th century. |
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| Accession number | A.95-1911 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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