The Resurrection of Christ

English School

Ferens Art Gallery

mid 15th Century

Originally part of an altarpiece it depicts Christ holding the banner of the Resurrection and stepping out of an open sepulchre while soldiers appear awakened and dazzled. With traces of original colour and gilding.

• Medium: alabaster
• Dimensions: 53 x 25 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £7500 ( Total: £30,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1999
• Vendor: Daniel Katz Ltd

Provenance

Chapel of the Breuil-Benoit Castle, France; Les Eluminures, 'Moyen Age-Renaissance', Paris/Le Louvre des Antiquaries, Paris; present vendor.

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