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Studies in East Christian and Roman art (1914)

Morey, Charles Rufus, 1877-1955, Freer, Charles Lang, 1854-1919 · New York : Macmillan · leaf 84

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EAST CHRISTIAN PAINTINGS 44 aus dem 12. Jahrhundert." Here also two more distinctive features of the later composition are met with — the arms of Christ are both detached from the cross, and Nicodemus applies his pincers to the nails in the feet. Joseph clasps the body of Christ as before, but,… … FIG. 21. The Descent from the Cross, from Duccio's Altar-piece. The Virgin is depicted as before, pressing Christ's hand to her cheek, but is now accompanied not only by the Magdalen but also by the other Mary. To the right stands St. John, who has given up his former position to Nicodemus. Lastly,…

Freer, Charles Lang, 1854-1919 · Illumination of books and manuscripts, Byzantine · Christian art and symbolism · Miniature painting · Painting, Byzantine · Painting

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