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crucifix
;
processional cross
Object Type
crucifix
processional cross
Museum number
1923,1205.10
Description
Processional cross, crucifix; silver-gilt; decorated with translucent enamels; base of cross is hexagonal in section and above it is large knop decorated with enamelled lozenges bearing arms of Hungary and of the Hedervari family; front with Christ in the round; both sides of cross decorated with quatrefoils of translucent enamel depicting on the front: Christ, the Virgin and St John, Adam rising from the tomb; reverse: Agnus Dei and symbols of the Evangelists; each arm terminates in fleur-de-lis.
Producer name
Made by:
Peter Gallicus
(?)
Production date
1330-1350
(circa)
Production place
Made in:
Siena (town)
Made in:
Hungary
(?)
Materials
enamel
silver
Technique
gilded
enamelled
relief
Dimensions
Height:
564 millimetres
Width:
271 millimetres
Depth:
68 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Robinson 2008 / Masterpieces of Medieval Art
(p.306)
Location
On display
(G40/dc4)
Subjects
bird
mammal
agnus dei
heraldry
saint/martyr
crucifixion
angel
tomb/mausoleum
cross
Associated names
Authorised or patronised by:
Charles Robert, King of Hungary
(?)
Representation of:
Jesus Christ
Representation of:
Virgin Mary
Representation of:
Adam
Representation of:
St John the Evangelist
Emblem of:
St Matthew
Emblem of:
St Mark
Emblem of:
St Luke
Emblem of:
St John the Evangelist
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Charles Borradaile
Acquisition date
1923
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1923,1205.10
Conservation
Treatment
: 02 Jan 2009