Keywords: French - Figure of Christ from a Crucifix - Walters 44228.jpg This figure of the crucified Christ was once attached to an enameled cross now lost The Savior is portrayed alive symbolizing his triumph over death His direct gaze and stiff body posture signal his divine nature A long loincloth covering Christ's mid-section is lavishly decorated with bands of glass beads imitating precious stones which also appear around his neck These decorative bands known as orphreys were usually worn by monarchs or clerics; they are used here to indicate Christ's identity as the supreme ruler Large metal crucifixes of this type were produced to adorn the altars of churches in central France century 13 Medieval gilded copper repoussé engraved and chased champlevé enamel glass cm 32 27 accession number 44 228 13904 Jacques Seligmann Paris date of acquisition unknown by purchase Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1911 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville 2001-2002 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville 2002-2005 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Museum of Biblical Art New York; Colby College Museum of Art Waterville; Joslyn Art Museum Omaha 2008-2009 place of origin Limoges France Walters Art Museum license Medieval metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Limoges champlevé Art of France in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Arms spread Loincloths in art |