Two Scenes from the Story of David
Plaque
ca. 1170-80 (made)
ca. 1170-80 (made)
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This is a carved ivory panel with traces of colour made in about 1170-80 in Germany. Stylistically this plaque is related to works of art produced in the Lower Rhine area at that time.
The scenes on the relief are explained with reference to three Kings, where David, on his deathbed, is urged to select Solomon as his successor as king of Israel. The bearded and crowned David is shown in his bed in an open building on the right, gesturing as if to introduce the next scene, with Sadoc, Nathan and Banaias in attendance. The same three figures are clearly shown on the left, accompanying the young, beardless but crowned Solomon, who is riding David's mule.
The relief probably formed part of the decoration of a stool, a 'faldistorium', a folding stool or throne.
The scenes on the relief are explained with reference to three Kings, where David, on his deathbed, is urged to select Solomon as his successor as king of Israel. The bearded and crowned David is shown in his bed in an open building on the right, gesturing as if to introduce the next scene, with Sadoc, Nathan and Banaias in attendance. The same three figures are clearly shown on the left, accompanying the young, beardless but crowned Solomon, who is riding David's mule.
The relief probably formed part of the decoration of a stool, a 'faldistorium', a folding stool or throne.
Object details
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Title | Two Scenes from the Story of David (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved walrus ivory, formerly coloured |
Brief description | Plaque, carved walrus ivory with traces of colour, depicting Two Scenes from the Story of David, Germany (Lower Rhine), ca. 1170-80 |
Physical description | Carved walrus ivory panel with traces of colour, depicting a king visiting another king. A king with three attendants on foot, rides from the left towards a low building in which, lying on a bed, is another king, who raises himself up as if to greet his visitor. Behind him are three more attendants. The scenes on the relief are explained with reference to three Kings, where David, on his deathbed, is urged to select Solomon as his successor as king of Israel. The bearded and crowned David is shown in his bed in an open building on the right, gesturing as if to introduce the next scene, with Sadoc, Nathan and Banaias in attendance. The same three figures are clearly shown on the left, accompanying the young, beardless but crowned Solomon, who is riding David's mule. The back is entirely plain. |
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Object history | Purchased from Webb, £10. The relief probably formed part of the decoration of a stool, a 'faldistorium', a folding stool or throne. Historical significance: Stylistically this plaque is related to works of art produced in the Lower Rhine area towards the end of the 12th century |
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Summary | This is a carved ivory panel with traces of colour made in about 1170-80 in Germany. Stylistically this plaque is related to works of art produced in the Lower Rhine area at that time. The scenes on the relief are explained with reference to three Kings, where David, on his deathbed, is urged to select Solomon as his successor as king of Israel. The bearded and crowned David is shown in his bed in an open building on the right, gesturing as if to introduce the next scene, with Sadoc, Nathan and Banaias in attendance. The same three figures are clearly shown on the left, accompanying the young, beardless but crowned Solomon, who is riding David's mule. The relief probably formed part of the decoration of a stool, a 'faldistorium', a folding stool or throne. |
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Accession number | 275-1867 |
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Record created | October 18, 2004 |
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