Keywords: BLW V&A 212-1867 The Crucified Christ Pisano (1300)-1.jpg The Crucified Christ by Giovanni Pisano about 1245-1319 ivory with traces of gilding Italy ca 1300 <br /> <br /> The Tuscan sculptor Giovanni Pisano introduced a number of Gothic elements to Italian art The use here of ivory was probably intended to recall French carvings as ivory was rarely seen in Italian sculpture at this time The appeal to the viewer's emotions and the sorrowful portrayal of Christ's dead body also reflect northern conventions Giovanni Pisano Victoria and Albert Museum http //www vam ac uk/ 212 1 to 3-1867 http //collections vam ac uk/item/O72533/statuette-the-crucified-christ/ AdamBMorgan Statues of Jesus Medieval ivory Giovanni Pisano Ivory crucifixes |