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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
Crucifix
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Crucifix

Artifact IDMO 63.2030
Object Type Sculpture
Date 17th-18th Century
Date Presented7/23/1962
Gifter
Maker (Sculptor, Ecuadorian, 1670-1730)
Place MadeEcuador, South America
Medium wood; metal; copper alloy; paint; velvet
DimensionsOverall H 49 in x W 30 in x D 5 in (124.5 cm x 76.2 cm x 12.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionCarved wood crucifix with naturalistically painted Christ figure, mounted in a wooden frame lined with red velvet.
Historical NoteThis crucifix, representing the Agony of Christ, is an early work by 17th century Ecuadorian artist Jose Olmos, commonly known by his indigenous name Pampite. It was presented to President John F. Kennedy at the White House during the state visit of President Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy of Ecuador on July 23, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy, President of Ecuador. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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