The Massacre of the Inncocents
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Massacre of the Innocents was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is convex and has been grooved for mounting; margins at top and on left are badly chipped. Robes and armour show traces of colour.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Massacre of the Inncocents (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | The Massacre of the Innocents, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Relief in mother of pearl depicting the Massacre of the Innocents. On the right Herod, robed and holding a sceptre is seated on his throne, in the centre a mail-clad soldier holds a child and another on the left is running one through with his sword. Below lies a mother with hands upraised and there are two dead children lying on the grass. The deeply cut background is ornamented with stars. Robes and armour show traces of colour, on the back a mark. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Production | South German. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing the Massacre of the Innocents was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is convex and has been grooved for mounting; margins at top and on left are badly chipped. Robes and armour show traces of colour. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.43-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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