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The Pietà
Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
The Pietà, carved wood in high relief. The Virgin is seated with the body of Christ, naked except for a loin cloth, across her knees. The head of Christ is supported by St John, who stands on the left. The short figure of Mary Magdelene, holding a jar of ointment, stands on the right, with the long trailing end of her headdress caught over her left arm. The faces are expressionless and poorly carved.
Glaisher Bequest
Depth: 4.0 in
Height: 15.0 in
Length: 14.0 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
16th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1500
: uncertain
Dating and attribution are those of Mr Isepp (1951).
Poor quality, authenticity uncertain.
Carving
: Carved in high relief
Relief
Accession number: M.4-1928
Primary reference Number: 30112
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_4_1928
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Pietà" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/30112 Accessed: 2024-12-18 10:47:49
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