Crucifix

Unknown

18th century · Figure: ivory; cross: black wood; scroll: silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

A ghostly loincloth barely interrupts the continuous line of Christ's torso and legs, emphasizing the sculptor's forthright presentation of the body. The delicately cut crown of thorns is partly broken, exposing more of the strangely stippled hair. The distinctively styled beard is similarly detailed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Figure: ivory; cross: black wood; scroll: silver

Culture

probably German

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1944