Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre

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early 10th century · Elephant ivory · The Cloisters

This ivory plaque probably once served as part of a decorative cover for a liturgical manuscript. Three holy women intent on anointing the body of Jesus approach his burial place, the Holy Sepulchre, seen here as a twostory cylindrical building. A man "robed in white," and endowed here with wings, informs them that Jesus has risen from the dead. The Roman soldiers are asleep at their posts, completely unaware of the miracle of the Resurrection that has taken place.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 10th century

Medium

Elephant ivory

Culture

North Italian

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

Purchase, The Cloisters Collection and Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1993