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Crucifixion scene inscribed on a wall
Crucifixion scene inscribed on a wall
Object Number 2004.29.13162
Display Title Crucifixion scene inscribed on a wall
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Italy / This is a copy of a cariacature found in Rome / scribbled on a wall and was intended to represent the / crucifixion with a young man. Alexander - adoring / the Savior on the cross who is given head of donkey / or horse. It is curious as showing the feet of the / person crucified rested upon a cross piece and were / not nailed."
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Culture
  • Italian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy / Lazio / <County> / Rome
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 16.51 × 13.6525 cm (6 1/2 × 5 3/8 in.)

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