The Assumption
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17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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These are two models for rosary beads in wax. They depict the Assumption of the Virgin and the Coronation of the Virgin.
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Materials and techniques | Wax |
Brief description | Wax on slate, Italian, 17th century |
Physical description | Two models for rosary beads in wax. 1.The Virgin in flowing robes rises from the tomb round whch are assemled a group of eight watching figures. 2.In the middle the Virgin kneels while to thr right and left the seated figures of God and Chist hold the crown over her head. Above, a flying dove. |
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Summary | These are two models for rosary beads in wax. They depict the Assumption of the Virgin and the Coronation of the Virgin. |
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Accession number | A.43-1932 |
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Record created | March 12, 2004 |
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