Lamentation Group, dated 1487
Italian (Faenza), probably made for a Franciscan church or convent near Faenza
Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica); H. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm), L. 64 in. (162.6 cm)
Inscribed on a shield within a wreath at the front of Christ's bier: / his
Inscribed: MCCCCLXXXVII
Rogers Fund, 1904 (04.26a-h)
Technical Glossary
Italian (Faenza), probably made for a Franciscan church or convent near Faenza
Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica); H. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm), L. 64 in. (162.6 cm)
Inscribed on a shield within a wreath at the front of Christ's bier: / his
Inscribed: MCCCCLXXXVII
Rogers Fund, 1904 (04.26a-h)
The figures expressing their grief around the figure of the dead Christ are, left to right, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Christ flanked by her two sisters, Saint John, and Joseph of Arimathea.
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Related Index Terms
Geography/Place
Material and Technique
Subject Matter/Theme
- • Figure, Biblical
- • Figure, Biblical, New Testament
- • Figure, Biblical, New Testament, Other
- • Figure, Biblical, New Testament, Virgin Mary
- • Figure, Christ
- • Figure, Saint
- • Figure, Saint, organized by name, John the Baptist
- • Figure, Saint, organized by name, Mary Magdalene
- • Figure, Saint, organized by name, Other
