When was "Crucifix" created?

This artwork was created 16th–17th century with later additions.

Is "Crucifix" in the public domain?

Yes, Crucifix is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Crucifix

Q: What medium is "Crucifix"?

Crucifix is Solid cast brass (Christ), solid cast copper alloy (halo); hollow cast bronze (three end pieces), brass sheet (one end piece), solid cast copper alloy (Mary); forged copper and brass (nails), wood.

Unknown Artist

16th–17th century with later additions

Medium

Solid cast brass (Christ), solid cast copper alloy (halo); hollow cast bronze (three end pieces), brass sheet (one end piece), solid cast copper alloy (Mary); forged copper and brass (nails), wood

Dimensions

H. 18 in. (45.7 cm), W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), D. 3/4 in. (1.8 cm)

Classification

Metal-Sculpture

Culture

Kongo peoples; Kongo Kingdom

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Ernst Anspach, 1999

Accession Number

1999.295.8

Rights

Public Domain

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Crucifix

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