Cross Fragment with St. John

late 12th century (Medieval)

7.7 cm 8.7 cm 0.3 cm

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This plaque came from the arm of a cross. It was originally attached to a wooden cross form; when the wood decomposed, the individual pieces became separated or lost. It shows St. John and the arm of an angel coming out of clouds. The angel's hand holds the suspension chains...

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Henri Daguerre, Paris; Arthur Sachs, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Jacques Seligmann and Co., New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1964, by purchase.
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