Pendant with Reverse Intaglio of the Anastasis
Unknown Artist
late 500s
Medium
rock crystal, with gold mount and chain
Dimensions
part 1: 4.2 × 3.3 cm · part 2: h. 25.8 cm
Classification
Jewelry
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wixom
Accession Number
1983.209
About this artwork
This pendant consists of two dome-shaped pieces of rock crystal, one of which has the design cut into its reverse. The subject is the Anastasis, which shows Christ entering the gates of Hell and releasing Old Testament figures said to have believed in his divinity before his birth. On the left, Christ (with a cross staff) reaches out to Adam, who kneels before him. Eve stands behind, also reaching out her hand. The chain may be of later date.