Crucifixion; Carrying of the Cross

Object Name
Artist/Maker
Object Type
Date
16th century
Medium
limewood
Credit Line
Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris
Object Number
GR 799 B
Location
Not currently on display
Institution/Owner

Dimensions

Overall Open: 45mm (4.5 cm)

Description

Crucifixion with the Swoon of the Virgin (upper), Carrying of the Cross (lower)

Signature, Inscriptions, and Markings

Inscription
Carved Latin inscriptions:

ATTENDITE ET VIDETE SI EST DOLOR SICUT ME[US?] [outer]

LEVEMUS CORDA NOSTRA CUMMANIBUS AD D [outer]

[source: Musée des Arts Décoratifs]

NB need transcription of inscription around Crucifixion

Published References

Penelope Hunter-Stiebel and Odile Nouvel-Kammerer. Matières de rêves = Stuff of dreams from the Paris Musée des arts décoratifs Portland: Portland Art Museum, 2002, pp. 30-31.

Provenance

Provenance
Alexandrine Louise Grandjean acquired 1923
Previous Owner(s)
Alexandrine Louise Grandjean

Subjects

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