Alexander Receiving the Family of Darius
Relief
c. 1675-1700 (made)
c. 1675-1700 (made)
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Mother-of-pearl, jet coral and amber were selected by craftsmen for their beauty, durability and rarity. These materials often occurred in a particular geographical region. Coral for example was prevalent in Sicily and amber along the Baltic coast. Many of the religious items were portable, as were the small portraits. They were often made locally and then taken elsewhere. Pilgrims from all over Europe bought the jet images made in Santiago de Compostela.
Object details
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| Title | Alexander Receiving the Family of Darius (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl in a carved wood frame |
| Brief description | Alexander receiving the family of Darius, mother of pearl, by Jean Gaulette, Dieppe (France), late 17th century |
| Physical description | Circular relief in mother of pearl in a carved wood frame. Alexander, in full armour, attended by another warrior, receives the family of Darius in an elaborate tent; at the foot is a trophy of arms. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'I. GAULETTE F.' (On front) |
| Credit line | Alfred Williams Hearn Gift |
| Production | Previously entitled 'Vetruria and Volumnia Beg Coriolanus to Turn Back'. |
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| Summary | Mother-of-pearl, jet coral and amber were selected by craftsmen for their beauty, durability and rarity. These materials often occurred in a particular geographical region. Coral for example was prevalent in Sicily and amber along the Baltic coast. Many of the religious items were portable, as were the small portraits. They were often made locally and then taken elsewhere. Pilgrims from all over Europe bought the jet images made in Santiago de Compostela. |
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| Accession number | A.34-1923 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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