Bust of the Crucified Christ
possibly 17th century
Artist
Artist
Artwork overview
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Medium
colored wax and other media in silver frame
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (oval): 6.55 x 7.75 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
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Accession
2008.121.3
Associated Artworks
Box
Dutch 17th Century
1600
Bust of Christ Crowned with Thorns
South German 17th Century, French 17th Century
1600
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
By inheritance to Anne Lee, Laytonsville, Maryland; gift 2008 to NGA.
Associated Names
Inscriptions
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)
Wikidata ID
Q63863514