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Source Description
This small triptych icon shows the Crucifixion in the central panel, with Doubting Thomas and the Resurrection on one wing, and Pentecost and the Deposition on the other. Carved on the back is a schematic representation of the Cross, the lance, and the reed with a sponge. This is surrounded by six abbreviated inscriptions in praise of the Holy Cross.
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Document identity
localId
6371
label
The Crucifixion and Four Other New Testament Scenes
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
6371
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object
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normalized
title
The Crucifixion and Four Other New Testament Scenes
description
This small triptych icon shows the Crucifixion in the central panel, with Doubting Thomas and the Resurrection on one wing, and Pentecost and the Deposition on the other. Carved on the back is a schematic representation of the Cross, the lance, and the reed with a sponge. This is surrounded by six abbreviated inscriptions in praise of the Holy Cross.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1678 (Early Modern)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Wood
triptychs
icons
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1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
15.5
height
21.6
dimensionsRaw
Open, H: 6 1/8 x W: 8 1/2 in. (15.5 x 21.6 cm)
Source extras
cul
Orthodox Eastern
style
Post-Byzantine
inscriptions
[Translation] Jesus from Nazareth
King of the JewsJesus Christ ConquersThe Cross is the Beginning of the Mystery of FaithThe Place of the Skull Became ParadiseChrist’s Light Shines to AllBehold God’s Divine MiracleHelena Discovered a Pillar of PietyMonth of July
1678
dynasty
Ottoman Dynasty
reign
Mohammed IV
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carved wood
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6256
collection_ids
BYZ
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none
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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670b7cc7c721f7ec