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Descent from the Cross
Giacomo Manzu (Italian, 1908–1991)
Italian
20th century
about 1947–57
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Metal; bronze
Dimensions
28.89 x 27.94 cm (11 3/8 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Rowland Burdon-Muller
Accession Number1988.209
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionSquare bronze plaque with rounded edges depicting in relief the nude body of Christ supported under the arms by a male figure behind. Robed figure of (St. John?) clasps Christ's proper right hand. Mourning female figure (the Virgin?) stands on proper left side. Brass frame around plaque attached at four points.
ProvenanceBy 1968, with Rowland Burdon-Muller (b. 1891-d. 1980), Boston [See Note 1]; 1988, bequest of Rowland Burdon-Muller to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 23, 1988)
NOTE:
[1] The plaque was on loan at the MFA between November 13, 1968 and November 18, 1970, and then between May 7, 1971 and March 23, 1988.
NOTE:
[1] The plaque was on loan at the MFA between November 13, 1968 and November 18, 1970, and then between May 7, 1971 and March 23, 1988.