The Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin Mary and Saint John (Q60757092)

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artist: Hans Multscher (Q663122)
collection: Cleveland Museum of Art (Q657415)
location: Cleveland Museum of Art (Q657415)
instance of: sculpture (Q860861)

catalog URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1966.736

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description: Inscribed on the base are the words ECCE AGNUS DEI (Behold the Lamb of God). Multscher was a prominent and successful sculptor from the Bavaria region who operated a large and prolific workshop with as many as 16 assistants. He worked in many materials and his work reflects a deep knowledge of Flemish realism, particularly that of Claus Sluter.

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