Plaque: Christ Crucified
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1540
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 22.9 x 28.2 cm (9 x 11 1/8 in.)
MarkingsInscription, recto: 'RESPICIE IN FACIE CHRISSTI TUI'
DescriptionAn Urbino plaque of rectangular form, with the Crucified Christ seated on a tomb flanked by a ladder leaning against the cross and the cockerel cowing from the top of a column. It is painted in a palette of yellow, ochre, sepia and blue.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.392
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaCollections
Status
On view
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