Franz Ignaz Günther

German, 1725 - 1775

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The sculpture depicts Jesus Christ crucified on a cross. The figure is in a traditional pose with arms outstretched and nailed to a dark brown or black cross. The material is painted to resemble natural human skin tones and textures, with details like hair and wounds marked with blood. Jesus wears a simple loincloth painted in a lighter color. Above his head is a plaque with the inscription "INRI" in black letters on a beige background. The sculpture is presented in a realistic style with detailed anatomical features and is mounted against a neutral background.
Franz Ignaz Günther, Christ on the Cross, c. 1740, polychromed and gilded linden (figure); stained fruitwood (cross), Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.70.2

Christ on the Cross

Franz Ignaz Günther · c. 1740 · polychromed and gilded linden (figure); stained fruitwood (cross) ·  Accession ID  2006.70.2

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Male Figure

Franz Ignaz Günther · c. 1760/1770 · linden with gesso and traces of polychrome ·  Accession ID  2005.112.3