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The Treasury of Basel Cathedral

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Branched Cross with the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist, 1350–1400 (cross; Basel); before 1477 (base; attributed to Hans Rutenzwig, Basel)
Raised, cast, engraved, and gilded silver, with translucent basse-taille enamel, pearls, and red pigment (crucifix); raised, engraved, and partially gilded silver (base); H. (crucifix) 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), with base 19 3/8 in. (49.2 cm)
Victoria and Albert Museum, London





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