Tree of Jesse
Medallion
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This medallion of carved and pierced boxwood, is made in Greece in the 18th century.
It depicts the story of the Tree of Jesse, containing the Virgin and Child enthroned within a vesica-shaped compartment and surrounded by half-length figures within circles.
In the Old Testament Jesse is described as the father of King David. According to the prophecy of Isaiah, the Messiah would spring from the family of Jesse.
It depicts the story of the Tree of Jesse, containing the Virgin and Child enthroned within a vesica-shaped compartment and surrounded by half-length figures within circles.
In the Old Testament Jesse is described as the father of King David. According to the prophecy of Isaiah, the Messiah would spring from the family of Jesse.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Tree of Jesse (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and pierced boxwood |
| Brief description | Medallion, boxwood, scene of the Tree of Jesse, Greek, 18th century |
| Physical description | Carved with the Tree of Jesse, containing the Virgin and Child enthroned within a vesica-shaped compartment and surrounded by half-length figures within circles. |
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| Object history | From the Murray bequest. |
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| Summary | This medallion of carved and pierced boxwood, is made in Greece in the 18th century. It depicts the story of the Tree of Jesse, containing the Virgin and Child enthroned within a vesica-shaped compartment and surrounded by half-length figures within circles. In the Old Testament Jesse is described as the father of King David. According to the prophecy of Isaiah, the Messiah would spring from the family of Jesse. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 165 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.1084-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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