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Crucifix
Russian
17th–18th century
Object Place: Europe, Russia
Medium/Technique
Metal; brass
Dimensions
34.5 x 16 cm (13 9/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Chandler and Co.
Accession Number09.431
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsEcclesiastical ornaments
DescriptionBrass or bronze with dark blue and white enamel on the background. The cross had double arms; five panels around the upper part representing (a) The Resurrection with Sclavonic inscription - Lord Sabbaoth; (b) The Entry into Jerusalem; (c) The Assumption; (d) The Presentation in the Temple; (e) Supper at Emmaus. Below the long arms are two panels of figures with their names above, representing - (f) Virgin Mary; (g) Mary?; (h) Holy John; (i) Longinus. Above the figure of Christ is a representation of the Father, dove and two angels, and the inscription - (j) Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, at either side of his head; (k) The Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. On the lower part of the long arms - (m) We bow before your cross; (n) We glorify your resurrection. On the upper corners of the long arms are the sun and moon. Below the feet of Christ, a scull; and on either side of the second cross to which he is nailed are the spear and sponge on a rod. A half circle of angels' heads surround the top. On the back is a long inscription beginning - Christ, the Savior of the whole universe; Christ, the Beauty of the Church; Christ, a Power to the King; Christ, a Confirmation to the Faithful; Christ, a Glory to the Angels; Christ a Plague to the devils, (see 09.436) and continues- Says the Lord, but I suffered waiting for your contrition and for you to turn to me from your evils. For before my terrible Day of Judgment, I have shown you many ways of salvation; and I have loved you well; and for your sake I have entered into flesh etc. etc.
Possibly application to a book binding.
Possibly application to a book binding.
Provenance1909, gift of Chandler & Co through Charles F. Bacon to the MFA.