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On display at V&A South Kensington
Sculpture, Room 111, The Gilbert Bayes Gallery

The Presentation in the Temple

Plaquette
1587-1588 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
TitleThe 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.7cm
  • Width: 5.3cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh, FSA
Object history
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.
Subjects depicted
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 createdMay 9, 2005
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