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Artist name:

Italy, probably Sicily



Artwork title:

Fragment: Descent from the cross


Description: Carved wooden fragment depicting Christ's body being removed from the Cross; a figure on each side support the body; figure left back holds an arm; cherub right back; red, green, black and yellow paint traces. Probably from a Sicilian cart.

Artwork date(s): 18th/19th century
Artwork type: European Collection
Medium: wood: beech, olive?
Measurements: 160X220
Accession number: 409

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