Shrine with a Crucifix
maker
Georg Lang sel. Erben
(established Oberammergau, Germany, late 18th century)
Dateearly 20th century
Place MadeOberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
MediumWood
Dimensions29.2 x 12.1 x 8.6 cm (11 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberS33e28
eMuseum ID730657
EmbARK ObjectID16366
Previous NumberXS10
TMS Source ID4697
Last Updated8/9/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryIsabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
MarksNotesPrinted on paper label (base): GG LANG SEL. ERBEN / GE...ET / OBERAMMERGAU / OBERBAYERN / GEMISCHTE WA... / HOLZSCHNITZENS [Gg. Lang sel. Erben / ge...et / Oberammergau / Upper Bavaria / Mixed ... / Wood carvings]
ProvenanceNotesProbably purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner on her visit to Oberammergau, Germany in 1890.
