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The Usefulness of Magnificence: Silver and the English Court

Ellenor M. Alcorn, Associate Curator, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses how in England, as in Europe, a rich display of silver was essential to the expression of power. Discover how English sovereigns from Elizabeth I to George III and their courtiers competed culturally on the international stage, commissioning silver and other luxury goods to establish their stature. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation, on view May 15, 2012–January 20, 2013.

Recorded October 12, 2012

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Crucifix on a Golgotha Base

Base by Giuseppe de' Levi (1522–1611/14)

Maker:: Corpus by Anonymous Milanese artist
Date:: ca. 1590–1600
Culture:: Italian (Veronese)
Medium:: Bronze, gilt bronze
Dimensions:: H. of Corpus (.76a) 14 in. (35.6 cm.); H. of base (.76b) 4-7/8 in. (12.4 cm.); H. of cross (.76c) 21-1/4 in. (54 cm.)
Classification:: Sculpture
Credit Line:: Purchase, Gift of Irwin Untermyer, by exchange, 1981
Accession Number:: 1981.76a–c

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 536

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