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Be still then and know that I am God. An exploration of Psalm 46: CAL 12-2007

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Titles

Be still then and know that I am God. An exploration of Psalm 46

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Hechle, Ann

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Description

Vellum, watercolour and raised and burnished gold leaf on gesso. Six pieces, various sizes. 'Experimenting with the shapes and arrangement of words can present a way of discovery into the deeper meaning of the words themselves. Psalm 46 seems to be exceptionally profound, and gives rise to many thoughts, possibilities, questions and meanings.' (artist)

Legal notes

Given by Ann Hechle, 2008

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008) by Hechle, Ann

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 1988

Materials used in production

Gold leaf
Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)
Mount Height 309 mm Width 413 mm
Decoration

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CAL 12-2007
Primary reference Number: 167343
Old object number: Calligraphy/Hechle/1

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 14 January 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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