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Christ as the Man of Sorrows (© Barber Institute of Fine Arts)
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© Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Artist: Orazio Marinali (1643 - 1720)

Location: Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Date: 1689 - 1691

Materials: marble

Dimensions: Overall: 35 x 28.5cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £20,000 (Total: £70,000)

Vendor: Daniel Katz Ltd

Review number: 4787 (2000)

Provenance:
Purchased by the present owner from a private collection in England in 1999

Description:
The head of Christ is shown in relief, turned slightly to his right shoulder, wearing the crown of thorns. Drops of blood are visible on his forehead and tears run down his cheeks.

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