The Incredulity of St. Thomas
Relief
late 14th century (made)
late 14th century (made)
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This fourteenth century alabaster panel shows St Thomas kneeling to place his fingers in the wound of the risen Christ who stands on the right holding a cross-staff in his left hand and the banner of the Resurrection. besides St Thomas nine other apostles are shown including St Peter and St John.
This panel is part of a larger altarpiece depicting the Passion of Christ. These panels are some of the earliest surviving examples of English alabaster reliefs. The carving of this fourteenth century example is of a finer quality than those executed in the fifteenth century.
This panel is part of a larger altarpiece depicting the Passion of Christ. These panels are some of the earliest surviving examples of English alabaster reliefs. The carving of this fourteenth century example is of a finer quality than those executed in the fifteenth century.
Object details
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| Title | The Incredulity of St. Thomas (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved alabaster |
| Brief description | Relief, alabaster, The Incredulity of St. Thomas, English, late 14th century |
| Physical description | Panel, alabaster, chamfered edges. St Thomas kneeling (left centre) places his fingers in the wound of the risen Christ who stands (right centre) holding a cross-staff (top missing) in his left hand. Five other apostles stand left, including S. Peter (with keys) and three on the left including S. John (with palm). No colour except traces of green and flowered ground. Top part of panel is missing. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh after having been on loan since 1923. |
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| Summary | This fourteenth century alabaster panel shows St Thomas kneeling to place his fingers in the wound of the risen Christ who stands on the right holding a cross-staff in his left hand and the banner of the Resurrection. besides St Thomas nine other apostles are shown including St Peter and St John. This panel is part of a larger altarpiece depicting the Passion of Christ. These panels are some of the earliest surviving examples of English alabaster reliefs. The carving of this fourteenth century example is of a finer quality than those executed in the fifteenth century. |
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| Accession number | A.52-1946 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2004 |
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