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Source Description
This carved ivory diptych contains two scenes set beneath vaulted gothic arches. In the left panel is the deposition of Christ, whose body is supported by Joseph o Arimathea while the Blessed Virgin weeps in the background. On the right panel stand two apostles, their right hands raised in adoration while their left hands carry books.
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Document identity
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9243
label
Diptych with the Deposition and 2 Apostles
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obj
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object
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2
Source metadata
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9243
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object
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normalized
title
Diptych with the Deposition and 2 Apostles
description
This carved ivory diptych contains two scenes set beneath vaulted gothic arches. In the left panel is the deposition of Christ, whose body is supported by Joseph o Arimathea while the Blessed Virgin weeps in the background. On the right panel stand two apostles, their right hands raised in adoration while their left hands carry books.
provenance
Ex-Coll.: Alfred Andre, Paris, April 23-24, 1920
date
14th century (Gothic)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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diptychs
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2
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2
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import
dimensions
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cm
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9.8
height
5.4
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 3 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. (9.8 x 5.4 cm)
Source extras
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ivory
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6229
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none
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none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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5d6d544ecf70be21
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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afba0b2505d7d943
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no
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no