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Virgin of the Descent from the Cross from Erill la Vall

Museum tags: 
Medieval Romanesque Art
Location: 
Sala 011
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Collection: 
Medieval Romanesque Art
Artist / Maker / Authority: 
Anonymous

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.

Dating: 
Segona meitat del segle XII
Dimensions: 
144 x 41 x 22 cm

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Acquisition: 

Plandiura Collection, purchased 1932

Inventory number: 
003917-000

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