Dimensions
Description
Upper section is triptych with ogee arches, Crucifixion in centre in relief, on vaulted background, numerous figures in foreground;
left wing: Bearing of the Cross with Sacrifice of Isaac in distance;
right: Resurrection, with Entombment and other scenes in background;
second stage is smaller triptych carved in low relief with Agony in the Garden and, on the leaves, the Betrayal
rests on semi-circular arcade with Last Supper in full relief; each side with seated lion grasping a shield
rectangular base with wrestling children filling the angles; whole rests on two recumbent lions chained to posts; between them is shield with helmet, mantlings and crest, eagle displayed
leather case with gilt borders
source: British Museum website
Signature, Inscriptions, and Markings
SIC DEVS . DILEXIT.MVNDV [John 3:16]
1511 [on lower section below Judas]
MDXI [inscription on case]
[source: British Museum website]