Figure of Christ

European Museums, The British Museum

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Figure of Christ

When this fine bronze figure was cast, depictions of Christ tended to concentrate on his invulnerability in death by showing him alive on the cross. From around 1100 a desire to reveal Christ's humanity led to emotionally laden representations of the dying Christ, such as this. The aim was to provoke pity for Christ's sufferings and to demonstrate that he died to cleanse humankind of sin.

About 1100

Probably Anjou, France

Gilt-bronze

PE 1965,0704.1

Purchase with the aid of The Art Fund

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Figure of Christ

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Source:  London, United Kingdom