Crucific with Jesus Christ
Crucifix
ca. 1650 (made)
ca. 1650 (made)
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The cross is fashioned as a rugged tree trunk with peeling bark. This is a small-scale piece, and may originally have been held by a lifesize sculpted figure of a saint. It is a virtuoso piecing together of wood, and Christ's hands, face and feet are meticulously carved.
Object details
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| Title | Crucific with Jesus Christ |
| Materials and techniques | Painted and carved boxwood |
| Brief description | Crucifix, with Jesus Christ, carved and painted boxwood, Spain (Adalusia), ca.1650, |
| Physical description | Painted boxwood in later glazed case depicting a Crucifix . |
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| Object history | Bought by John Charles Robinson from Ramón Oliva in Zamora, £8 8s. 5d. |
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| Summary | The cross is fashioned as a rugged tree trunk with peeling bark. This is a small-scale piece, and may originally have been held by a lifesize sculpted figure of a saint. It is a virtuoso piecing together of wood, and Christ's hands, face and feet are meticulously carved. |
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| Accession number | 166-1864 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2002 |
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