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.
Romanesque Crucifix figure by Unknown Artist, mid 11thearly 12th century
© British Museum
Details
- Medium:
- Gilt-bronze
- Dimensions:
- 28 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £1,210 ( Total: £21,210)
- Acquired in:
- 1965
- Vendor:
- Sotheby's
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.
Provenance
Stoclet Collection.
Venue details
British Museum
Great Russell Street, LONDON
London
WC1B 3DG
020 7323 8299
www.britishmuseum.org
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