These figures of the Virgin and Saint John once formed part of a Crucifixion group that would have originally included a figure of Christ on the cross shown at center. Fortunately the original polychromy of the two figures has been preserved, affording the viewer a rare opportunity to appreciate a rich medieval decorative color pattern suggestive of some early textiles. Though they date to the 13th century, the two figures reflect a late 12th-century style.
Medium: Polychromed oak. Measurements: 151.2 x 33 x 21.6 cm (59 1/2 x 13 x 8 1/2 in.) overall.
Source: clevelandart.org
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