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Thronender Christus, Hans Mettel
Hans Mettel
Thronender Christus
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Hans Mettel

Thronender Christus, 1955 – 1956

Dimensions
36.5 x 19.7 x 2 cm
Physical Description
plaster
Inventory Number
St.P545
Acquisition
Acquired in 1966 from the artist's estate
Status
Not on display

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Thronender Christus (Original Title)
Title Translation
Christ on the Throne
Artist
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
plaster
Material
Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
© Hans Mettel
Acquisition
Acquired in 1966 from the artist's estate

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre
Main Motif
Persons Shown
Illustrated Passage
  • Bibel, Neues Testament, Offenbarung 4,2
  • Bibel, Neues Testament, Offenbarung 5,1

Iconclass

Primary
  • 11D324 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet
  • 22C311 nimbus, halo ~ radiance emanating from persons or things
  • 31A235 sitting figure

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25.04.2024