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Two Scenes of Christ and the Apostles

ca. 850–900
On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 14
The story depicted on this ivory focuses on a garment that Jesus seems to be giving to an apostle and may refer to his charge to his apostles to continue his ministry. The ivory, which may have decorated a liturgical manuscript, can be associated with the court of Charles the Bald (r. 840–77), grandson of Charlemagne.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two Scenes of Christ and the Apostles
  • Date: ca. 850–900
  • Geography: Made in Reims (perhaps), France
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Elephant ivory with traces of paint
  • Dimensions: 3 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in. (9.9 x 7.8 x 0.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ivories-Elephant
  • Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 2000
  • Object Number: 2000.486
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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