File:French - Figure of Christ from a Crucifix - Walters 44228.jpg
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[edit]Figure of Christ from a Crucifix
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Anonymous (France) |
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Figure of Christ from a Crucifix |
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English: This figure of the crucified Christ was once attached to an enameled cross (now lost). The Savior is portrayed alive, symbolizing his triumph over death. His direct gaze and stiff body posture signal his divine nature. A long loincloth covering Christ's mid-section is lavishly decorated with bands of glass beads imitating precious stones, which also appear around his neck. These decorative bands, known as orphreys, were usually worn by monarchs or clerics; they are used here to indicate Christ's identity as the supreme ruler. Large metal crucifixes of this type were produced to adorn the altars of churches in central France. |
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| Date | 13th century (Middle Ages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | gilded copper (repoussé, engraved, and chased), champlevé enamel, glass | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | height: 32 cm (12.5 in); width: 27 cm (10.6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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44.228 |
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| Place of creation | Limoges, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Exhibition history | Realms of Faith: Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville. 2001-2002. Realms of Faith: Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville. 2002-2005. Realms of Faith: Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum. Museum of Biblical Art, New York; Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville; Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha. 2008-2009. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | Acquired by Henry Walters, 1911 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Walters Art Museum:  Home page  Info about artwork |
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