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Historical Archive: Crucifixion and Genesis

ivory, 27.3 x 12.4 x 1.2 cm (10.7 x 4.9 x .5 inches)
both sides probably Amalfi, third quarter of the eleventh century
possible carving sequence: left 3 panels of Genesis, then Crucifixion, then right 2 Genesis panels
Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Skulpturensammlung und Museum für Byzantinische Kunst 589


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Crucifixion side 		Click to enlarge.
sun 		Click to enlarge.
titulus 		Click to enlarge.
left angel 		Click to enlarge.
Christ, upper part
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right angel 		Click to enlarge.
Longinus with spear 		Click to enlarge.
skull, chalice (vessel for vinegar) 		Click to enlarge.
Stephathon with sponge 		Click to enlarge.
angel and Ecclesia (church)
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angel and Synagoga (synagogue) 		Click to enlarge.
Genesis side, oriented as Crucifixion side 		Click to enlarge.
Genesis, horizontal 		Click to enlarge.
separation of light and darkness (head of Abyssus, dove); creation of angels (second day) 		Click to enlarge.
creation of plants; creation of sun and moon, prob. with wingless angels; Creator enthroned on the earth
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creation of birds and fish, with angels; expulsion 		Click to enlarge.
creation of Adam (breathing in of life); creation of Eve 		Click to enlarge.
Temptation and Fall; Adam and Eve hiding from God