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St John: M.20-1929

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St John

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Description

St John (from a Calvary group), carved wood in the round. St John, enveloped in the deep folds of his mantle, which reveals his left leg and foot, clasps his hands in grief. His head is thrown back, his curling hair falling on his shoulders, his neck is thin and his face is hollowed with anguish, accentuated by the sharp lines of the aquiline nose and pointed chin. His mantle is buttoned at the neck, above which a plain high collar projects.

Notes

History note: 1912: Bought in Wardour Street

Legal notes

Given by Aymer Vallance

Measurements and weight

Depth: 9 in
Height: 33 in
Width: 10 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by Vallance, Aymer

Dating

15th Century, Late
Circa 1475 - 1500

Note

Doubtful (very particularly folds of cloth) J.M.M. 1985

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Wood (plant material)

Techniques used in production

Carving : Carved in the round

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.20-1929
Primary reference Number: 30127
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_20_1929

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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