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Adam and Eve

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

This relief in white wax, depicts Adam and Eve clothed with girdles of leaves, driven away to the right by the Angel who appears above in the clouds. To the left is an overhanging bough of a tree and in the foreground various animals.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleAdam and Eve
Materials and techniques
Wax
Brief description
Wax, German, 17th century
Physical description
Relief in white wax. Adam and Eve clothed with girdles of leaves are driven away to the right by the Angel who appears above in the clouds. To the left is an overhanging bough of a tree and in the foreground various animals.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22cm (Note: Not including the frame.)
  • Width: 16cm (Note: Not including the frame.)
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Object history
Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This relief in white wax, depicts Adam and Eve clothed with girdles of leaves, driven away to the right by the Angel who appears above in the clouds. To the left is an overhanging bough of a tree and in the foreground various animals.
Collection
Accession number
A.8-1939

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Record createdMarch 15, 2004
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