Crucifix (Núñez Delgado)
| Crucifix | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Artist | Gaspar Núñez Delgado |
| Year | 1599 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Dimensions | 67.9 cm × 8.3 cm × 36 cm (26.75 in × 3.25 in × 14 in) |
| Location | Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis |
The Crucifix by
polychromy, it displays Núñez Delgado's mastery of human anatomy and human pain.[1]
Description
This crucifix, created at the turn of the century, marks a notable transition in Núñez Delgado's artistic style, from elegant
Greek.[2]
Acquisition
The crucifix was acquired in 1995, by exchange with Walter E. and Tekla B. Wolf. It currently hangs in the William L. and Jane H. Fortune Gallery and has the accession number 1995.24.[3]
Artist
Gaspar Núñez Delgado was a Spanish sculptor active in Seville from 1576-1606. His style was heavily influenced by Jerónimo Hernández. He worked in primarily in wood, clay, and ivory. His masterpiece is the 1606 altarpiece of John the Baptist in the convent of San Clemente.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Crucifix". Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ISBN 0936260777.
- ^ "Crucifix". Indianapolis Museum of Art. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "Gaspar Núñez Delgado". Biografias y Vidas. Retrieved 2 March 2013.