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Painting on Glass

Unknown2nd half of the 19th century

District Museum of the Kalisz Land

District Museum of the Kalisz Land
Kalisz, Poland

This painting on glass depicts the Crucified Christ. The composition is symmetrical, with Christ’s body positioned vertically on the cross. Floral bouquets are arranged on either side. The object served a decorative function as part of the interior decoration in a peasant cottage.
The exhibit is part of a collection of several glass paintings originating from Lower Silesia. It arrived in the Kalisz region as a result of migration and cultural exchange.

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  • Title: Painting on Glass
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 2nd half of the 19th century
  • Location Created: Poland, Lower Silesia
  • Physical Dimensions: h 31 cm, w 22 cm
  • Type: religious object
  • Medium: glass, paint
  • Art Form: painting
  • Depicted Topic: Jesus Christ, painting
District Museum of the Kalisz Land

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