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The Presentation in the Temple

Model
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These two models for Rosary bead in wax depict the Presentation in the Temple and Chirst disputing with the Elders.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • The Presentation in the Temple
  • Christ Disputing with the Elders (?)
Materials and techniques
Wax
Brief description
Wax on slate, Italian, 17th century
Physical description
Two models for rosary beads in wax.

1.The Presentation in the Temple: to the right the standing priest receives the Child from the arms of the kneeling Virgin, behind stand St. Joseph and the watching figure of a woman.
2.Christ Disputing with the Elders: to the right is a seated nimbed figure of Christ (?) behind whom stands a woman also with a halo, before them a group of seated figures.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.6cm
  • Width: 3.65cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
These two models for Rosary bead in wax depict the Presentation in the Temple and Chirst disputing with the Elders.
Collection
Accession number
A.44-1932

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Record createdMarch 12, 2004
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