Pendant with Reverse Intaglio of the Anastasis

Description

This pendant consists of two dome-shaped pieces of rock crystal, one of which has the design cut into its reverse. The subject is the Anastasis, which shows Christ entering the gates of Hell and releasing Old Testament figures said to have believed in his divinity before his birth. On the left, Christ (with a cross staff) reaches out to Adam, who kneels before him. Eve stands behind, also reaching out her hand. The chain may be of later date.

Provenance

Comte Xavier du Puytison, Paris; Dr. Norman Zaworski, Garfield Heights, Ohio.

Pendant with Reverse Intaglio of the Anastasis

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late 500s

Accession Number

1983.209

Medium

rock crystal, with gold mount and chain

Dimensions

Part 1: 4.2 x 3.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 5/16 in.); Part 2: 25.8 cm (10 3/16 in.)

Classification

Jewelry

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wixom