Statuette
16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This carved oak panel is from a altar. It depicts a priest and a deacon celebrating the Mass before the altar; there is a third figure in secular dress, probably a communicant. The whole scene is enriched with colours.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Oak, painted and gilded |
| Brief description | Statuette, priest, deacon, celebrating mass. |
| Physical description | Group of oak, from a retable, carved with a priest and a deacon celebrating the Mass before the altar; there is a third figure in secular dress, probably a communicant. The whole is enriched with colours. |
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| Object history | Bought for £34. 2s. 4d. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This carved oak panel is from a altar. It depicts a priest and a deacon celebrating the Mass before the altar; there is a third figure in secular dress, probably a communicant. The whole scene is enriched with colours. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1897. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1901. pp.88 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 635-1897 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2009 |
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