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Washing of the Feet
French
Medieval (Gothic)
14th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
5.71 x 5.71 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. F. W. Oelze in memory of Dr. Hugo Oelze
Accession Number68.71
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTerracotta model for ivory carvers. Plaque: Washing of the Feet. terracotta. Group of 11 Apostles around seated Christ whose right raised foot being washed by kneeling Peter. Under canopy of four trefoil arches.
ProvenanceUntil 1967, Hugo Oelze (d. 1967), Amsterdam; 1967, by inheritance to his brother, Dr. F. W. Oelze, Germany [see note 1]; 1968, gift of Dr. Oelze to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 13, 1968)
Notes:
[1] See MFA curatorial recommendation letter of March 13, 1968 by Hanns Swarzenski.
Notes:
[1] See MFA curatorial recommendation letter of March 13, 1968 by Hanns Swarzenski.