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Christ at the Column: M.5-1962

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ at the Column

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Unknown (Uncertain)
Founder: Unknown (Uncertain)

Entities

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Description

Bronze, cast. Christ standing with his head inclined to the right and bent slightly forward. His arms are held back and his left leg bent and slightly raised.

Notes

History note: Peel and Humphris, Bond Street, London

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1962-05-24) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 CE - 1600 CE

Note

Previously attributed to Ferrara, 15th century, and Italy, 16th century.

School or Style

Renaissance

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.5-1962
Primary reference Number: 13968
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_5_1962
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 December 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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