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Presentation in the Temple
Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
Plaque, ivory, carved in relief. In the centre is a draped table, which recedes diagonally from the picture plane. On it is held the naked Child with nimbus, and to the left stands the High Priest about to take the Child from the young man who stands behind the table. On the right kneels the Virgin with St Joseph standing behind, and in front of her on the first step is a wicker basket containing the doves. Four onlookers fill the background, and the composition is closed on the left by a candle bearer. The classical architectural background on the right is balanced by a dado on the left, and in very low relief between the two are seen two small figures apparently walking away over a distant hill.
History note: Probably from the Collection of Francis Douce Esq. (d.1830). In the Collection of Col. Meyrick, Goodrich Court, Hereford. (see Gentleman's Magazine, 1836, vol. V, p. 586, no. 38). Lent to the Manchester's Exhibition by Col. Meyrick (see label on the back).
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Height: 5 3/4 in
Width: 3 7/8 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
Circa
1700
CE
This plaque was made in China (Macao) or Japan for a Portuguese or Spanish patron.
Carving : Carved ivory in relief
Accession number: MAR.M.257-1912
Primary reference Number: 31807
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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