The Annunciation
Relief
17th century to 18th century (made)
17th century to 18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief was probably made in the 17th or 18th century Spain or Portugal. This relief, carved in mother of pearl, depicts the Annunciation, and on the back is engraved the sacred monogram I. H. S. with the Christ Child blessing and below a heart pierced with three darts.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Annunciation (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | The Annunciation, mother of pearl relief, Spanish or Portuguese, 17th or 18th century |
| Physical description | Relief in mother of pearl. The Virgin is seated on the right in a cloister with a book before her. Her hands are folded and she looks upward towards the angel who kneels with folded arms. Overhead a horizontal beam with two rows of scalloped mouldings supported a fluted column on each side. On the back is engraved the sacred monogram I. H. S. with the Christ child blessing and below a heart pierced with three darts. Both reliefs have flat surfaces and are deeply cut. Silver mount with three pendants. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "I. H. S." (on the back) |
| Credit line | Given by T. Whitcombe Green |
| Production | 17th or 18th century |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief was probably made in the 17th or 18th century Spain or Portugal. This relief, carved in mother of pearl, depicts the Annunciation, and on the back is engraved the sacred monogram I. H. S. with the Christ Child blessing and below a heart pierced with three darts. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.24-1929 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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