# Coffin of Christ

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## Artwork

- Artist: [UNKNOWN MASTER, Hungarian](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-master-hungarian-r605f02d9e44c45>)
- Date: 1451-1500
- Technique: Painted wood, 226 x 100 x 325 cm

## Commentary

Coffin of Christ c. 1480 Painted wood, 226 x 100 x 325 cm Christian Museum, Esztergom The coffin comes from Garamszentbenedek. The decorated coffin, mounted on four wheels, was used at Easter ceremonies. Above the coffin a baldachin was erected with the standing figures of the 12 Apostles. \(Presently only 10 are original.\) The sides of the coffin is decorated by reliefs made after engravings by Martin Schongauer.

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## Attribution

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