The Entombment of Christ, upper half of the right wing of a diptych
Maker
(carver)
Title
The Entombment of Christ, upper half of the right wing of a diptych
Date of Production
(circa) 1300 - 1350
Medium
carved ivory with traces of gilding
Dimensions
Height: 92.5 mm
Width: 63 mm
Width: 63 mm
Accession Number
O.1966.GP.15
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Label Text
This ivory fragment shows Joseph of
Arimathea and a disciple holding Christ’s body
during the Entombment, while Nicodemus
applies the ‘myrrh and aloes’ to his side. The
tree in the background refers to the garden in
which the tomb was located (John 19.41).
Arimathea and a disciple holding Christ’s body
during the Entombment, while Nicodemus
applies the ‘myrrh and aloes’ to his side. The
tree in the background refers to the garden in
which the tomb was located (John 19.41).
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Inscriptions
Inscription: inscribed on right edge with 'bar' in black ink
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