The Adoration of the Magi
Plaquette
1587-1588 (made)
1587-1588 (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. Anton Eisenhoit was born in Warburg in Westphalia but spent several years in Rome working as an engraver. He became one of the most prolific goldsmiths in northern Germany.
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Title | The Adoration of the Magi (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Lead |
Brief description | Plaquette, lead, by Anton Eisenhoit, Germany (Warburg), ca. 1587-8 |
Physical description | Plaquette, lead. To the right the seated Virgin holds the Child on her knee, at her feet is a vase, behind her St. Joseph. To the left a kneeling king holds out a casket towards the Child who stretches out to take it. Behind stand the other two kings holding ornate cups containing their gifts. Architectural background. Rounded at the top. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh, FSA |
Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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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. Anton Eisenhoit was born in Warburg in Westphalia but spent several years in Rome working as an engraver. He became one of the most prolific goldsmiths in northern Germany. |
Bibliographic reference | Weber, I. Deutsche Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten. Munich. 1975. p.270, no. 583, 3. |
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Accession number | A.13-1932 |
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Record created | May 9, 2005 |
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