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Romanesque Crucifix figure

Unknown artist, mid 11th–early 12th century

Exceptional for its comparatively large size and also for the high quality of its execution - all the details are modelled with incisive crispness and anatomical details. The beard of two rows of curls turning inwards is particularly unusual as is the foot support in form of a lopped billet; the hair arranged like fish scales and the large hole in the abdomen. Figure thought to be French.

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Title of artwork, date

Romanesque Crucifix figure, mid 11th–early 12th century

Date supported

1965

Medium and material

Gilt-bronze

Dimensions

28 cm

Grant

1210

Total cost

21210

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