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Christ Enthroned

ca. 1230
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 304
Christ appears in majesty holding a book, signifying his identity as the Word of God incarnate. His right hand was probably raised in blessing. The hole in the center of his body indicates that the figure was originally mounted to a larger object.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Christ Enthroned
  • Date: ca. 1230
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Elephant ivory
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. (12.5 x 4.7 x 3.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ivories-Elephant
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.222
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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