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Christ and the Angels.

Date1857-1865

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 11/16 x 8 3/16in. (27.1 x 20.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

DescriptionThe crucified Jesus Christ, a bearded man wearing a loin cloth and nailed to a cross, is adored by five angels. Christ has wounds in his hands, feet, and side and wears a crown of thorns. A piece of paper at the top of the cross is inscribed: "I.N.R.I." The angels have wings and wear robes and cloaks. One angel wears a wreath of flowers. Two angels kneel at the foot of the cross while three appear in the clouds above. The oval frame is surrounded by flowers and fruit, primroses, and grapes.

Object number2001.97.2

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "CHRIST AND THE ANGELS. / 360."

On verso, accession number inscribed in pencil, lower right.NotesSource Note: Probably based on an Italian Renaissance source, which the Kelloggs would have known from an engraving. (Finlay 9/12/2001)

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