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French, 14th century — La Déposition du Christ
French, 14th century

La Déposition du Christ

This 14th-century French panel 'La Déposition du Christ' depicts the removal of Christ from the cross by Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus, surrounded by mourning figures including the Virgin and Mary Magdalene. The composition is framed by a Gothic trefoil arch with decorative stylized animals.

Medium
The body of Christ is being taken off the cross by Joseph from Arimathaea and Nicodemus, surrounded by the Virgin, Mary Magdalene and Saint John, under gothic trefoil arched vault with stylised animals on top
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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Tableaux, Dessins, Sculptures 1300-1900

November 3, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 9

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French, 14th century, La Déposition du Christ

This 14th-century French panel 'La Déposition du Christ' depicts the removal of Christ from the cross by Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus, surrounded by mourning figures including the Virgin and Mary Magdalene. The composition is framed by a Gothic trefoil arch with decorative stylized animals.

Medium
The body of Christ is being taken off the cross by Joseph from Arimathaea and Nicodemus, surrounded by the Virgin, Mary Magdalene and Saint John, under gothic trefoil arched vault with stylised animals on top
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Crucifixion, French, Figures, Post-Medieval, Melancholic, Religious, Gothic, Gold leaf, Oil On Panel, Narrative

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