Angels supporting the arms of Christ

ca. 1500

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 500

Pietra nera reliefs were a characteristic ornamentation above the main doors of Genoese palaces. This example has the arms of the Rovereto or Oneto and Spinola and probably Usodimare families.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Angels supporting the arms of Christ
Artist: Follower of Giovanni Gagini (active 1449–1517)
Date: ca. 1500
Culture: Italian, Genoa
Medium: Black stone (pietra nera del Promontorio)
Dimensions: Overall (wt. confirmed): H. 18 1/4 x W. 54 7/8 in., Wt. 209lb. (46.4 x 139.4 cm, 94.8018kg)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Purchase, Volunteer Anniversary Fund and Director's Discretionary Fund, 1992
Object Number: 1992.329
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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