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Crucifixion and Martyrdom of Thomas à Becket
Production: Unknown
Right wing of a diptych, ivory carved in relief. The subjects are in two zones under architectural canopies.
Above: Crucifixion between Virgin and St John - two women support the Virgin and two Jews stand behind St John.
Below: The Murder of Becket, by three knights, opposed by a cross-bearer.
History note: Hollingworth Magniac, Colworth, Bedfordshire; sold Christie, Manson & Woods, Catalogue of the renowned collection of works of art, chiefly formed by the late Hollingworth Magniac, Esq., (Known as the Colworth Collection), p. 82, lot . 256; sold for £32.11.0. to McClean.
Frank McClean Bequest
Depth: 0.9 cm
Height: 11.3 cm
Width: 7.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank
14th Century
Medieval
Circa
1300
-
1370
Carving : Ivory, carved in relief
Accession number: M.22-1904
Primary reference Number: 31665
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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