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Bronze Figure of Christ
British Museum, London, England, England
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Museum label: "When this fine bronze figure was cast, depictions of Christ tended to concentrate on his invulnerability in death by showing him alive on the cross. From around 1100 a desire to reveal Christ's humanity led to emotionally laden representations of the dying Christ, such as this. The aim was to provoke pity for Christ's sufferings and to demonstrate that he died to cleanse humankind of sin. / About 1100 / Probably Anjou, France / Gilt-bronze / PE 1965.0704...
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Title
Bronze Figure of Christ
Dates
c. 1100
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Bronze Figure of Christ
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
May 2, 2012
Last Updated
July 14, 2023