The Creation of Eve and the Tree of Knowledge
Relief
1540-1560 (made)
1540-1560 (made)
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The art of plaquette making emerged in the south, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510–20. The plaquettes had the same multiple purpose as their Italian predecessors. They were used mainly by goldsmiths and in bronze foundries, but also by cabinetmakers. The models were carved in wood, stone, slate and wax, then reproduced in bronze and lead. This relief together with A.111-1929 belong to a series telling the story of Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. The same model was used by goldsmiths for reliefs on tankards, caskets and cabinets.
Object details
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| Title | The Creation of Eve and the Tree of Knowledge (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Relief, The Creation of Eve and the Tree of Knowledge, gilt bronze, Germany (Saxony) 1540-1560 |
| Physical description | Gilt bronze relief depicting the creation of Eve and the Tree of Knowledge. On the left God creates Eve from the sleeping body of Adam, on the right he shows Adam and Eve the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. At the sides and in the background are various trees and animals. At the top and bottom a double beaded border. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Historical context | This is from a series of scenes from Genesis. |
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| Summary | The art of plaquette making emerged in the south, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510–20. The plaquettes had the same multiple purpose as their Italian predecessors. They were used mainly by goldsmiths and in bronze foundries, but also by cabinetmakers. The models were carved in wood, stone, slate and wax, then reproduced in bronze and lead. This relief together with A.111-1929 belong to a series telling the story of Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. The same model was used by goldsmiths for reliefs on tankards, caskets and cabinets. |
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| Accession number | A.110-1929 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2004 |
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