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The Dead Christ Supported by Angels & St James on his Way to Execution

Marco Zoppo, 1455–1457

The recto depicts the broken figure of the Christ supported by angels framed by a classical tabernacle supporting additional angels. Particularly moving are the anguished face of Christ and the wailing expressions of certain angels. The verso portrays St James being led to his execution set in a triumphal arch festooned with swags and enlivened by the cantankerous actions of a group of putti.

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Title of artwork, date

The Dead Christ Supported by Angels & St James on his Way to Execution, 1455–1457

Date supported

1995

Medium and material

Pen & brown ink with brown & red wash on vellum

Dimensions

35 x 28 cm

Grant

100000

Total cost

445000

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