The Holy Trinity
Relief
ca. 1700 - 1720 (made)
ca. 1700 - 1720 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Ivory was popular as a material for religious subjects, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries. Spanish and Portuguese patrons imported ivories carved with Christian imagery from their territories overseas, such as the Philippines, Mexico and Goa. German and Netherlandish artists were renowned for their dexterity in ivory carving. Their reliefs are masterpieces of composition and virtuosity.
This relief representing the Holy Trinity was probably made in Germany, ca. 1700-1720. It may well be based on an engraved source, and was probably fixed to a house-altar or box.
This relief representing the Holy Trinity was probably made in Germany, ca. 1700-1720. It may well be based on an engraved source, and was probably fixed to a house-altar or box.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | The Holy Trinity (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ivory relief |
| Brief description | Relief, ivory, The Holy Trinity, probably German, ca. 1700-1720 |
| Physical description | On a base of clouds Christ sits on the left holding his cross, pointing to the earth with his left hand and on the right God the Father is seated and with right hand gesturing to his son. Descending from a cloud in the centre the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. The globe is at their feet. and they are surrounded by clouds. |
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| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A.; formerly on loan from Dr Hildburgh. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Ivory was popular as a material for religious subjects, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries. Spanish and Portuguese patrons imported ivories carved with Christian imagery from their territories overseas, such as the Philippines, Mexico and Goa. German and Netherlandish artists were renowned for their dexterity in ivory carving. Their reliefs are masterpieces of composition and virtuosity. This relief representing the Holy Trinity was probably made in Germany, ca. 1700-1720. It may well be based on an engraved source, and was probably fixed to a house-altar or box. |
| Bibliographic reference | Trusted, Marjorie, Baroque & Later Ivories, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 2013, cat. no. 91 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.51-1949 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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