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Depicting Judaism in a medieval Christian ivory

by Dr. Ariel Fein and Dr. Steven Zucker

Plaque with the Crucifixion and the Holy Women at the Tomb, c. 870 (Carolingian, likely Metz), ivory, 23.8 x 12.3 x 0.6 cm (Met Cloisters and Musée du Louvre)

Additional resources

This work at The Met Cloisters.

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Angel with horn

Angel with horn

Ecclesia and Synagoga (originals)

Pillar of Angels (Pillar of Judgment)

Pillar of Angels (Pillar of Judgment)

Ecclesia (19th century reconstruction)

Ecclesia (19th century reconstruction)

Ecclesia (19th century reconstruction)

Christ above Solomon (19th century reconstructions)

Solomon (19th century reconstruction)

Ecclesia (19th century reconstruction)

Ecclesia and Synagoga (originals)

Cite this page as: Dr. Ariel Fein and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Depicting Judaism in a medieval Christian ivory," in Smarthistory, January 3, 2023, accessed June 10, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/depicting-judaism-in-a-medieval-christian-ivory/.