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This enthroned figure is a realistic, well-executed large sculpture, complete except for the upper right arm, the left hand and the head. The base of the sculpture is broad and chamfered on three main faces, with the front face exhibiting a wider chamfer. The back of the sculpture rises to form a moulded platform seat, angled slightly forwards, with sides on which a thin chamfered cushion rests. The back of the throne rises to just below shoulder height. The sculpture is solid with no detail on the reverse face. The tooling finish on the sides and rear is quite rough; the rear of the figure is similarly finished with a slightly concave shape into the figure. The figure is imposing on the throne, and robes spill over the sides to drape elegantly onto the base.

English Heritage, Rievaulx Abbey

Helmsley

Title

Christ in Majesty

Date

c.1260–1290

Medium

sandstone

Measurements

H 69.6 x W 43.3 x D 29.2 cm

Accession number

81065601

Work type

Sculpture

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Rievaulx Bank, Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5LB England

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