Inv. G 81
Crucifixion with the Virgin and saint John the Evangelist; titulus with inscription ‘INRI’.
Crosshatched background; roped border.
Museum’s opinion 2013: French (?), 16th century (?).
Attribution
Unknown
Reverse
Curved. The handle which was originally set into a chamfered slot in the back has been lost.
Traces a blue and white label. Round white label with ink inscription: ‘G 81’.
Object Condition
The edges seem to have been trimmed, especially round the top. Central hole in the upper part of the piece. Chipped at the foot of the cross.
Comments
This piece once was the upper register of a diptych wing which, judging from the placement of the hinge, would have originally been on two registers.
Provenance
Collection of Louise Glinel: her bequest to the Museum in 1939.
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