Untitled Fragment of a Crucifixion

Anonymouslate 14th century (restrike printed 1900)

Details

Title: Untitled Fragment of a Crucifixion
Creator: Anonymous
Date Created: late 14th century (restrike printed 1900)
Signatures / Inscriptions: Inscribed with caption: “Epreuve du Plus Ancien Bois Gravé Connu (aux environs de 1370) de la collection Jules Protat, Macon.”
Object Type: Prints, works of art
Object Link: See this artwork on the Davison Art Center website
Object Credit Line: Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University. Anonymous gift, 1978
Materials & Techniques: Woodcut, probably pulled from electrotype of original block on laid paper. Watermark: No watermark
Keywords: Bible, crucifixions, early woodcut, New Testament, religions, religious art, restrikes
Image Credit Line: Open Access Image from the Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University (http://www.wesleyan.edu/dac/openaccess)
Edition: Modern restrike impression from the “Bois Protat,” the oldest known printing block in the West; the block originally was intended to print on large pieces of fabric (paper of that size was not manufactured in the 14th century) for Burgundian dress
Dimensions: Sheet dimensions: 633 mm x 279 mm (24.92 in. x 10.98 in.).
Associated People: Created by Anonymous
Accession Number: 1978.5.1

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