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The Pietà: M.4-1928

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Titles

The Pietà

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

Entities

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Description

The Pietà, carved wood in high relief. The Virgin is seated with the body of Christ, naked except for a loin cloth, across her knees. The head of Christ is supported by St John, who stands on the left. The short figure of Mary Magdelene, holding a jar of ointment, stands on the right, with the long trailing end of her headdress caught over her left arm. The faces are expressionless and poorly carved.

Legal notes

Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4 in
Height: 15 in
Length: 14 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

16th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1500 : uncertain

Note

Dating and attribution are those of Mr Isepp (1951).

Poor quality, authenticity uncertain.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Wood (plant material)

Techniques used in production

Carving : Carved in high relief
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.4-1928
Primary reference Number: 30112
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_4_1928

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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