Plaster cast of the Dead Christ Tended by Angels

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 PC/038
  • Dates of Creation
    • Mid 19th century-early 20th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Original: Donatello, c1435–1443. Carved marble in low relief. Original currently in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. previously incorrectly referenced as 'Pieta' meaning a depiction of the Virgin cradling Christ's body, due to similarity to Donatello's relief sculpture of the same subject and style.

Acquisition Information

Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located on the staircase from entrance to basement in the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 810 x 1140 x 42 mm

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5

Additional Information

Published