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Untitled Fragment of a Crucifixion

late 14th century (restrike printed 1900)
14th/19th century
633 x 279 mm (24.9 x 11 in.)

Anonymous,

Object Type: print

Medium and Support: Woodcut, probably pulled from electrotype of original block on laid paper

Print impression quality: Original block abraded, worn

Edition: Modern restrike impression from the “Bois Protat,” the oldest known printing block in the West; the block originally was intended to print on large pieces of fabric (paper of that size was not manufactured in the 14th century) for Burgundian dress

Marks: Inscribed with caption: “Epreuve du Plus Ancien Bois Gravé Connu (aux environs de 1370) de la collection Jules Protat, Macon.”

Marks: Watermark: No watermark

Credit Line: Anonymous gift, 1978

Accession Number: 1978.5.1

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Bible, crucifixions*, early woodcut, New Testament, religions, religious art*, restrikes*

Bible
crucifixions - From TGM: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/tgm/item/tgm002782
early woodcut
New Testament
religions
religious art - Use broadly for art depicting religious subjects or for art used in worship. [September 1993 descriptor added.]
restrikes - Impressions made from a printing surface or a die after the original edition or issue has been completed; refers especially to prints and to coins. [December 1992 descriptor added.]

Dimensions

sheet Dimensions: 633 x 279 mm (24.9 x 11 in.)

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Anonymous, . Untitled Fragment of a Crucifixion, late 14th century (restrike printed 1900). Woodcut, probably pulled from electrotype of original block on laid paper. sheet : 633 x 279 mm (24.9 x 11 in.). DAC accession number 1978.5.1. Anonymous gift, 1978. Open Access Image from the Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University (photo: M. Johnston) .

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