Friday, March 29, 2013

Out of the Jurisdiction: Good Friday

In August of 2011, I visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art without my camera.  But, I did have my iPhone.  This limestone carving of the crucifixion is from Metz, France, around 1400 - 1450.  
The processional cross below is from Spain in the mid-16th century.  It is silver over a wood core.  Both are from the William Randolph Hearst collection.
I will be away for a week or so.  But, I have scheduled posts every day, so please visit.
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15 comments:

  1. JanetMarch 29, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Both are humbling and magnificent! Happy Easter!

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  2. HildaMarch 29, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Amazing details, especially when considering its age.

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  3. Clueless in BostonMarch 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Very nice carving. I ofter wonder about the provenance of art works like this.

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  4. VirginiaMarch 29, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I am embarrassed to share this with you and your readers Jack, but I was in LA about a year ago and we planned to visit this museum but went shopping instead! I did get my host to stop and let me take some photos outside. To redeem myself, I promise to put this museum at the tip top of my to do list for my next visit.

    Nice iPhone work. Both are lovely and meaningful pieces for this day.
    V

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  5. SharonMarch 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Those iPhones come in handy sometimes! Great shots. I really like that ornate silver cross.

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  6. MalyssMarch 29, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    That's a long way from France and Spain to LA for such works!

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  7. Sylvia KMarch 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful capture for the day, Jack! Enjoy your weekend, Happy Easter!

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  8. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Nice surprise !
    Happy Easter Jack !

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  9. LONDONLULUMarch 29, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    The best camera is the one you have on you! Your iPhone takes great snaps, most of mine look pretty, well, iPhone-ish. Safe travels!

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  10. RedPatMarch 29, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    You did a fine job with the iphone Jack! Perfect post for the day.

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  11. cieldequimperMarch 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Oh wow. Just incredibly beautiful, like so many things of the past... Wonderful Good Friday post!

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  12. William KendallMarch 29, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Both are vivid!

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  13. LOLfromPasaMarch 29, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Well done that man! iPhone to the rescue....marvelous shots. Lovely for today.

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  14. RandyMarch 30, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    That is amazing and so beautiful.

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  15. KateMarch 31, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    A truly religious icon!

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