The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Panel
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This panel shows the scene of the ‘Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem’. He is shown seated on a donkey, his hand raised in a blessing, being greeted by the crowds who lay down their garments and branches of trees, before him.
All four Gospels of the New Testament give an account of this scene. The imagery here is taken from the earliest account (late 4th century) we have of the re-enactments that took place in Jerusalem for Holy Week. The scene shown here gave rise to the name Palm Sunday (after the tree branches), the first day of the Holy Week that, according to Christian belief, culminated in Christ’s crucifixion and burial.
All four Gospels of the New Testament give an account of this scene. The imagery here is taken from the earliest account (late 4th century) we have of the re-enactments that took place in Jerusalem for Holy Week. The scene shown here gave rise to the name Palm Sunday (after the tree branches), the first day of the Holy Week that, according to Christian belief, culminated in Christ’s crucifixion and burial.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Stained glass panel depicting the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. German, 16th century. STG |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel depicting the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Dark purple, pale blue, red and green glass. Grisaille. Yellow stain. |
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| Credit line | Given by E.E. Cook Esquire. |
| Object history | From Steinfeld. |
| Production | By an unknown master. |
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| Summary | This panel shows the scene of the ‘Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem’. He is shown seated on a donkey, his hand raised in a blessing, being greeted by the crowds who lay down their garments and branches of trees, before him. All four Gospels of the New Testament give an account of this scene. The imagery here is taken from the earliest account (late 4th century) we have of the re-enactments that took place in Jerusalem for Holy Week. The scene shown here gave rise to the name Palm Sunday (after the tree branches), the first day of the Holy Week that, according to Christian belief, culminated in Christ’s crucifixion and burial. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.313-1928 |
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| Record created | July 5, 2002 |
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