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DepartmentEurope

Crucifixion

NameSculpture
Maker Tadeusz Kacalak (Polish)
Date1986
Place madeKutno, Poland, Europe
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions14 × 9 × 3 in. (35.5601 × 22.86 × 7.62 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Grace Loeffler, A.2017.8.4
Object numberA.2017.8.4
Collections
DescriptionDepiction of the crucifixion. The central figure is a representation of Christ, wearing a loincloth and the crown of thorns, on the cross. Above each side of the horizontal part of the cross are two heads with wings, most likely meant to depict angels. Below the cross, are two figures, one on either side of Chirst. On the left there is a figure with a head covering, holding an image of a beared man. On the right, the figure is wearing robes and staring forward. The piece is painted in muted earth tones.
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