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.
Provenance
Max and Maurice Rosenheim (London, England), sale, Sotheby's, London, 1923, lot 751.; Blumka Gallery (New York, New York), sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1966.
Accession Number
1966.736
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 10.2 x 7.8 cm (4 x 3 1/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Chester D. Tripp
