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Altarpiece, Central Altar Figure: Pietà

1926.08.0001B

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Artifact Identification Altarpiece, Central Altar Figure: Pietà   (1926.08.0001B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Renaissance
Date 16th century
Culture German
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 71.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 52.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 24.0 cm
Weight 8,492 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting, Gilding

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Franz, Sarah. "Maternal Devotion: A Look at the Pieta With Female Saints Place in PreReformation Religious Art." Student paper, 1990.
"Rx for museum," Heritage (November 1990): 7-8.
[Cover photo], Journal of Aesthetic Education (Urbana), 21/1 (Spring 1987).

Photo found in Spurlock Museum publication, 0000P.0162.

Photo found in World Heritage Museum publication, 0000P.0111.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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