Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre

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ca. 1140–60 · Walrus ivory · Medieval Art

Presented here are scenes from Gospel accounts of Jesus’ meetings with his followers after the Resurrection. Each plaque is composed of multiple pieces of walrus ivory carved in high relief. These plaques, along with others in Cologne, London, and Berlin, decorated the front of an altar or pulpit. They were originally set into a wood or metal framework and painted.

Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1140–60
Medium: Walrus ivory
Culture: German
Department: Medieval Art
Credit line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941

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