Virgin of the Descent from the Cross from Erill la Vall
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Description:
Image of the Virgin of a group of the Descent from the Cross, carved in wood and with remains of polychromy. Appears on her feet, she was holding Christ's right arm with the left hand, whereas, with the right, probably with a receptacle, she was gathering the blood up from the wounds of the crucified. It is missing the right hand and a large part of the left hand.
Sculpture
Second half of 13th century
144 x 41 x 22 cm
Plandiura Collection, purchased 1932
Inventory number:
003917-000
Part of the set of seven figures of the Erill la Vall Descent. The MNAC keeps 2 and the other 5 are at the Museu Episcopal de Vic. It comes from the parish church of Santa Eulàlia d'Erill la Vall (La Vall de Boí, Alta Ribagorça).
Wood carving with tempera polychrome remains
Century: 12th
Subject: Religion