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Christ Disputing with the Elders (?)

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

These two models in white wax on slate are for Rosary beads. They depict Christ disputing with the Elders and the Adoration of the Kings.


Object details

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

1.Christ Disputing with the Elders: to the left a nimbed figure seated in a high backed chair, before him to the right is a group of seven seated figures.
2.The Adoration of the Kings: to the left the seated Virgin holds the Child on her knee, behind her stands the nimbed figure of St. Joseph; before her kneels a king, while another approacjes from the right.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.4cm
  • Width: 3cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
These two models in white wax on slate are for Rosary beads. They depict Christ disputing with the Elders and the Adoration of the Kings.
Collection
Accession number
A.46-1932

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Record createdMarch 12, 2004
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