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Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb
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Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

Pre 16th century
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Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

The sculpture is partially polychrome and depicts “The Pamoison de la Vierge” also known as the “Swooning Virgin” this scene portrays the Virgin Mary fainting or swooning, usually from grief, at the deposition of Christ from the cross. The sculpture features three figures and several cherubic faces at the top.

One figure is supporting the fainting Virgin Mary, while another figure, likely representing Christ, is being held by the Virgin. This scene is a common motif in Christian art, particularly during the medieval period. 

This is an extremely heavy piece it is is carved in oak it his 12” thick, 84” tall and 55” wide, it has some visible colour on the relief, a wonderful piece with no “restoration”

WE284

Physical Dimensions
Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Religious Relief to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1141075
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WE284
Description
Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

The sculpture is partially polychrome and depicts “The Pamoison de la Vierge” also known as the “Swooning Virgin” this scene portrays the Virgin Mary fainting or swooning, usually from grief, at the deposition of Christ from the cross. The sculpture features three figures and several cherubic faces at the top.

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One figure is supporting the fainting Virgin Mary, while another figure, likely representing Christ, is being held by the Virgin.
Elmgarden

This scene is a common motif in Christian art, particularly during the medieval period. 

This is an extremely heavy piece it is is carved in oak it his 12” thick, 84” tall and 55” wide, it has some visible colour on the relief, a wonderful piece with no “restoration”

WE284

Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Religious Relief to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141075
Dealers Internal Ref
WE284
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A hand-carved dark oak relief panel depicting a mediaeval religious scene with figures beneath cherubs, flanked by carved foliate columns and an ornate pediment.
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Archive I A hand-carved dark oak relief panel depicting a mediaeval religious scene with figures beneath cherubs, flanked by carved foliate columns and an ornate pediment.

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

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Archive VIII A hand-carved dark oak relief panel depicting a mediaeval religious scene with figures beneath cherubs, flanked by carved foliate columns and an ornate pediment. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved dark oak relief panel depicting a mediaeval religious scene with figures beneath cherubs, flanked by carved foliate columns and an ornate pediment. View IX
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A hand-carved dark oak relief panel depicting a mediaeval religious scene with figures beneath cherubs, flanked by carved foliate columns and an ornate pediment.
Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb
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A hand-carved dark oak relief panel depicting a mediaeval religious scene with figures beneath cherubs, flanked by carved foliate columns and an ornate pediment.
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During the mediaeval period, carved oak panels were primarily produced for churches, chapels, and monasteries to illustrate biblical stories and devotional scenes for congregations through narrative relief art.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised dense, slow-grown European oak, executing designs using hand chisels, gouges, and wooden mallets before applying natural wax, oil finishes, or polychrome pigments.

Authentic period pieces exhibit irregular hand-tool marks, deep patination within carved recesses, historic timber shrinkage along the grain, and traditional joinery methods such as wooden dowels.

A large carved relief panel functions as architectural wall art, creating a focal point above a simple console or integrated into tailored joinery to contrast against contemporary minimal design.

Keep the wood in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and high humidity, dust gently using a soft bristled brush, and occasionally apply a clear microcrystalline wax to protect the patina.
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