Crucifixion, Nicolas II Palardin (attributed to workshop of), Martin Fiacre (attributed to workshop of), c. 1560

Crucifixion, Nicolas II Palardin (attributed to workshop of), Martin Fiacre (attributed to workshop of), c. 1560

black Theux marble, h 54cm × w 39.5cm × d 7.5cm Catalogue entry

This Crucifixion is carved from a deep black marble found only in Wallonia (Belgium). The Palardin-Fiacre family of sculptors (originally from Lombardy), who were active in Liège, specialized in reliefs made from this hard-towork material. Effects of light and shadow are difficult to achieve in the uniform dark stone and the subtle details of the depiction only come to life with proper illumination.

On display in room 2.3

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