Mosan Enamelled Plaques

Work Information
Period: Medieval
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, United States Inventory #:17.190.430&431
Material: Cloisonné and champlevé
Date:
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.

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Kfw-0014
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Description: The Baptism of Christ. By accepted convention a pattern of undulating lines that drape the lower half of Christ's naked body represents the waters of the river Jordan.
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Kfw-0014
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft
Kfw-0015
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Description: The Crucifixion. Although the figures display neither agony nor ecstacy but rather a composed serenity, their sturdy mien gives some impression of roundness and of an underlying vitality.
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Kfw-0015
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft