Passion of Christ: Crucifixion of Christ on millefleurs ground. unknown c. 1500-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'2" x W 6'1" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from D. G. Kelekian (with 1/2 share with Drecier & Co.) 1/5/1917; sold left side to E. S. Bayer 1/24/1924 [SS 7132]. French & Co. purchased [left side of panel] from Mrs. E. S. Bayer, ; sold to Parish Watson 10/26/193 [SS 17031]. French & Co. purchased [right side of panel] from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York), 11

Passion of Christ: Crucifixion of Christ on millefleurs ground. unknown c. 1500-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'2" x W 6'1" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from D. G. Kelekian (with 1/2 share with Drecier & Co.) 1/5/1917; sold left side to E. S. Bayer 1/24/1924 [SS 7132]. French & Co. purchased [left side of panel] from Mrs. E. S. Bayer, ; sold to Parish Watson 10/26/193 [SS 17031]. French & Co. purchased [right side of panel] from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York), 11/5/1931 (S. N. Grier sale); sold to Parish Watson 3/8/1935 [SS 38454]. Christ on cross flanked by Virgin Mary, SS. John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene & other female figures; Adam's skull at foot of cross (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38) The main fragment with the "Crucifixion" was cut to make 2 tapestries & the "Crucifixion" itself was eliminated. [Each piece] was filled out with modern weaving along the sides. Tapestry panels seen in frames, after having been cut in half (Dimitrova) French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7132 [also lists: 24405] French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 17031 [also lists 38386] French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 38454 Boccara, Ames de laine (1988), 135 [re: R side of panel]

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