The Fall and Expulsion from the Garden of Paradise
Relief
1540-1560 (made)
1540-1560 (made)
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The art of plaquette making emerged in the south, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510–20. The plaquettes had the same multiple purpose as their Italian predecessors. They were used mainly by goldsmiths and in bronze foundries, but also by cabinetmakers. The models were carved in wood, stone, slate and wax, then reproduced in bronze and lead.
This relief together with inv.no. A.110-1929 belong to a series telling the story of Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. The same model was used by goldsmiths for reliefs on tankards, caskets and cabinets.
This relief together with inv.no. A.110-1929 belong to a series telling the story of Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. The same model was used by goldsmiths for reliefs on tankards, caskets and cabinets.
Object details
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Title | The Fall and Expulsion from the Garden of Paradise (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
Brief description | Relief, The Fall and Expulsion from the Garden of eden, gilt bronze, Germany (Saxony), 1540-1560 |
Physical description | Gilt bronze relief depicting the fall and Expulsion from Paradise. On the left, Adam and Eve on either side of the tree are tempted by the serpent, on the right they are expelled from Eden by an angel wielding a sword. In the centre and background are trees and animals. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
Historical context | This is from a series of scenes from Genesis. |
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Summary | The art of plaquette making emerged in the south, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510–20. The plaquettes had the same multiple purpose as their Italian predecessors. They were used mainly by goldsmiths and in bronze foundries, but also by cabinetmakers. The models were carved in wood, stone, slate and wax, then reproduced in bronze and lead. This relief together with inv.no. A.110-1929 belong to a series telling the story of Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. The same model was used by goldsmiths for reliefs on tankards, caskets and cabinets. |
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Accession number | A.111-1929 |
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Record created | November 26, 2004 |
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