Who created "Triple Crucifix"?

Triple Crucifix was created by Kongo artist in 16th–17th century (central figure); 18th–19th century (top and bottom figures).

Is "Triple Crucifix" in the public domain?

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

Triple Crucifix

Q: When was "Triple Crucifix" created?

This artwork was created 16th–17th century (central figure); 18th–19th century (top and bottom figures).

Q: What medium is "Triple Crucifix"?

Triple Crucifix is Open-back cast brass (central figure), solid cast brass (top and bottom figures), forged iron nails, brass, copper, wood, ultramarine pigment.

Kongo artist

16th–17th century (central figure); 18th–19th century (top and bottom figures)

Medium

Open-back cast brass (central figure), solid cast brass (top and bottom figures), forged iron nails, brass, copper, wood, ultramarine pigment

Dimensions

H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), W. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm), D. 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Classification

Metal-Sculpture

Culture

Kongo

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Ernst Anspach, 1999

Accession Number

1999.295.15

Triple Crucifix

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