Wooden carving of Christ the gardener

This wooden carving of 'Christ the Gardener' dates from the early 16th century. It is made of oak and was probably part of an altar table.

Fragment of an oak carving

The risen Christ was at first mistaken for a gardener by the women who went to visit his tomb after his crucifixion.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-600-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.KL 13
Date:	Early 16th century
Material:	Wood, oak
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What:	Carving / fragment
Subject:	Carved woodwork, painted ceilings (NMAS Classification)
Who:	C.K. Sharpe Collection
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