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Mourning Saint John
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These traditional devotional figures at one time formed a Crucifixion group with a Crucified Christ (now lost). The ensemble may have been mounted high above the entrance to the sanctuary of a church on a barrier called a rood beam, beyond which lay people were not allowed. Crucifixion groups were common in medieval churches where they symbolized the sacrifice and real presence of Christ in the Mass.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 13th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1240–1260 |
| Culture / Origin | Austria, Region of Salzburg, Lungau?, 13th century |
| Medium | painted wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 43.8 x 11.5 cm (17 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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