Inv. MA 2034
Crucifixion with the Virgin and saint John the Evangelist.
Berliner 1926 and Museum's opinion 2014: France, mid 14th century.
Attribution
Unknown
Hinges
Traces of two missing hinges on the left side.
Polychromy - Gilding
Extensive traces of gilding and polychromy: gold (hair and beard), red, green (ground) and brown.
Reverse
Flat and smooth. Traces of glue.
Ink inscription: 'Nr. 1414'. Blue and white label with inscription: '378'. Label with inscription: '69'.
Object Condition
Central hole in the upper part and lower part of the panel.
Provenance
Acquired before 1896, probably at the art market.
Bibliography
Das Mittelalter. II, Gotische Alterthümer der Baukunst und Bildnerei, by H. Graf, G. Hager and J. A. Mayer (Munich, 1896), VI, no. 1401, pl. XXVIII.
R. Berliner, Die Bildwerke des Bayerischen Nationalmuseums, IV. Die Bildwerke in Elfenbein, Knochen, Hirsch- und Steinbockhorn, mit einem Anhange: Elfenbeinarbeiten der Staatlichen Schlossmuseen in Bayern (Augsburg, 1926), no. 43.
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