The Presentation in the Temple
Plaquette
1587-1588 (made)
1587-1588 (made)
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Here 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. Anton Eisenhoit was born in Warburg in Westphalia but spent several years in Rome working as an engraver. He became one of the most prolific goldsmiths in northern Germany.
Object details
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Title | The Presentation in the Temple (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Lead |
Brief description | Plaquette, lead, Presentation in the Temple |
Physical description | Plaquette, lead. In the middle behind an altar, on which lies a book, stands a bearded priest wearing a high mitre. From the right the Virgin approaches holding the Child in her arms behind her is another woman while on the left kneels a young girl with a basket of doves. In the background are four burning candles. Rounded at the top. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh, FSA |
Object history | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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Summary | Here 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. Anton Eisenhoit was born in Warburg in Westphalia but spent several years in Rome working as an engraver. He became one of the most prolific goldsmiths in northern Germany. |
Associated object | |
Bibliographic reference | Weber, I. Deutsche Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten. Munich, 1975, p. 271, no. 583-4 |
Collection | |
Accession number | A.14-1932 |
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Record created | May 9, 2005 |
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