Angel with the Sponge
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Angel with the Sponge is a religious figure in Christian art depicting an angel holding the vinegar-soaked sponge associated with Christ’s Crucifixion and the Instruments of the Passion.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Angel with the Sponge canonical | 1 |
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian iconography
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iconographic motif ⓘ religious figure in Christian art ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
Crucifixion scenes
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Instruments of the Passion compositions ⓘ devotional images of the Passion ⓘ |
| artHistoricalCategory | Western Christian art ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Crucifixion of Jesus
NERFINISHED
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Instruments of the Passion NERFINISHED ⓘ Passion of Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connectedEvent | offering of vinegar to Christ on the cross ⓘ |
| depicts | angel ⓘ |
| gender | often depicted as androgynous or youthful ⓘ |
| holds | vinegar-soaked sponge ⓘ |
| iconographicAttribute |
sponge on a reed
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vessel of vinegar or sour wine ⓘ |
| partOf | Passion cycle imagery ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Angel with the Cross
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Angel with the Lance NERFINISHED ⓘ Angel with the Nails NERFINISHED ⓘ Instruments of the Passion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| represents | angelic witness to the Crucifixion ⓘ |
| roleInScene | attendant figure at the Crucifixion ⓘ |
| setting | Golgotha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Christ’s suffering
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compassion ⓘ participation of heaven in the Passion ⓘ |
| theologicalContext | meditation on the Passion ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Renaissance Christian art
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medieval Christian art ⓘ |
| typicalMedium |
fresco
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illuminated manuscript ⓘ panel painting ⓘ sculpture ⓘ stained glass ⓘ |
| usedIn |
devotional practice
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liturgical art ⓘ |
| visualFunction | reminder of Christ being offered vinegar on the cross ⓘ |
| visualTheme | sorrow and consolation at the Passion ⓘ |
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