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Christ en croix
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Christ en croix

Anonyme — 13th Century

School : France;Limoges

Description

Christ couronné en croix, en émail champlevé (bleu et vert sur le suppedaneum) et doré, anciennement fixé sur une plaquette en bois moderne

Subject depicted

scène biblique (Christ en croix, Crucifixion, Christ, couronne)

About this work

The artwork titled "Christ en croix", attributed to anonyme, is preserved at musée Rolin. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: arts décoratifs, sculpture, croyances - coutumes, médiéval. It was created using the following materials and techniques: cuivre, pâte de verre, émail (champlevé). Its period of creation is identified as: 13th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Christ en croix" is preserved at musée Rolin, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Christ en croix de anonyme figure dans les collections du musée Rolin. cuivre, pâte de verre, émail (champlevé) est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. Dimensions de l'oeuvre : Epaisseur en cm 2.5 ; Longueur en cm 18.8 ; Largeur en cm 17.3 ; Longueur avec cadre en cm 26 ; Largeur avec cadre en cm 20.2 ; Hauteur avec cadre en cm 4.2. L'oeuvre dépeint : scène biblique (Christ en croix, Crucifixion, Christ, couronne). Cette pièce remonte à la 13e siècle.

Creation context

anonyme conçoit Christ en croix dans un environnement artistique façonné par la 13e siècle. Cette pièce, conservée au musée Rolin, porte l'empreinte des débats esthétiques et des innovations techniques qui animent alors la scène culturelle. Comprendre ce contexte permet d'apprécier pleinement la portée de l'œuvre.

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Everything you need to know

The work « Christ en croix » is held at musée Rolin, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to anonyme according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

Data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The records are provided by the museums and validated by the French Museum Service.

The work is part of the collections of a « Musée de France »-labelled museum. Contact the hosting museum to verify if the work is currently on display or held in reserve. Opening hours and admission fees are available on the museum's official website.

Image usage rights depend on the work, the artist, and the museum. If the author died more than 70 years ago, the work is in the public domain in France. Text data (title, technique, dimensions) are under Open License and freely reusable.

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