Christ in the Arms of the Eternal Father, Image depicting the deceased body of Christ in the arms of God, the Father. A dove representing the Holy Spirit flies overhead. This is similar to el Greco's other version entitled "Holy Trinity," but the Father in this version is not dressed as a bishop, and there are no saints in this image.
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0284; Other stamp identifier: Collezione Contini Bonadossi; Public Notes: Appearance of the letters I and R appear in the lower right section of the print, Reproduzione Interdetta Reproduction Forbidden.
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1967
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Subjects: The Crucifixion; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; Jesus Christ; Doves; Religious Figures; Holy Trinity; School: Spanish; Style period: Late Byzantine; Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.6in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Physical condition: mounted; curling; yellowing; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Nationality: Greek in Spa; Artist Status: attributed; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Cattedrale di Siviglia, Seville, Spain (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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