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Christ: MAR.M.203-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze. Christ is bearded and his hair hangs in long ringlets. He stands with the weight of his body on the right leg, clothed in a loose-fitting robe that hangs in a slight cascade of folds in the front. Both hands are held out slightly in a gesture of acceptance. Dark lacquer patina, polished - mounted on a marble base.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 24.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century-17th Century, Early
Circa 1500 CE - Circa 1630 CE

School or Style

Renaissance

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Figure composed of bronze
Base composed of marble
Sculpture Depth 8.2 cm Height 24.6 cm Width 9.5 cm

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast, patinated and polished
Patinating
Polishing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.203-1912
Primary reference Number: 13823
External ID: CAM_CCF_MAR_M_203_1912
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 14 March 2020 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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