Sculpture
The Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin Mary and Saint John
Permanent ExhibitionSculptureMetalworkReligious Art
Details
- Author / creator
- Hans Multscher (German, c. 1400–1467)
- Object type
- Sculpture
- Date or period
- 1427–1467
- Dimensions summary
- Overall: 10.2 × 7.8 cm
- Primary material
- Bronze
- Place of origin
- Germany
- Acquisition method
- Purchase
- Credit line
- Purchased with the V&A Purchase Grant Fund, 1966
About this object
Inscribed on the base are the words ECCE AGNUS DEI (Behold the Lamb of God). Multscher was a prominent and successful sculptor from the Bavaria region who operated a large and prolific workshop with as many as 16 assistants. He worked in many materials and his work reflects a deep knowledge of Flemish realism, particularly that of Claus Sluter.
Materials and technique
Bronze
Signature and marks
inscribed at base: "ECCE AGNUS DEI" (Behold the Lamb of God).
