Bust of the Crucified Christ, possibly 17th century

Not on View

Medium

colored wax and other media in silver frame

Dimensions

overall (oval): 6.55 x 7.75 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Brooke and Anne Lee and the Edge Lee Family

Accession Number

2008.121.3

Artists / Makers

South German 17th Century (artist)

French 17th Century (artist)

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Inscription

on old paper label on reverse: Betrübt / die Unschuld sterbt / gleich Morder in der Welt / Getrost / der Vater gab ihn her / fur uns zum Löse geld (Saddened / innocence dies / like murder in the world / comforted / the Father gave Him up / so that He could free us)

Provenance

By inheritance to Anne Lee, Laytonsville, Maryland; gift 2008 to NGA.

Associated Names

Lee, Anne