Archangel and elephant from Sorpe

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Location: 
Room 11
Artists / Makers / Authorities: 
Third Master of Sorpe
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Description:
Painting

Mid-12th century

Purchased by the Junta de Museus in the 1919-1923 campaign; permanent loan from the bishopric of Urgell, 1929; acquired, 1946 and 1964

Inventory number: 

113144-011

From the intrados of the arch connecting the nave with the south aisle, part of the decoration of the church, which also comprises that of the nave and the triumphal arches. There are other paintings in the Museu Diocesà d'Urgell and remains in situ. From the parish church of Sant Pere de Sorpe (Alt Àneu, Pallars Sobirà).
Fresco transferred to canvas
Century: 12th
Subject: Religion
Subject: Animal figure
Tercer Mestre de Sorpe - Arcàngel i elefant de Sorpe - Mitjan segle XII
Arcàngel i elefant de Sorpe
Tercer Mestre de Sorpe - Arcàngel i elefant de Sorpe - Mitjan segle XII [1]
Arcàngel i elefant de Sorpe [1]