Relief, Tweeluik: opdracht van Jezus in de tempel (zie Lucas 2,22-39) - 8.4 cm - Ivory

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Dési van Rhee
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A two-panel ivory carving from France, over 200 years old, showing the biblical scene of the Presentation in the Temple with Joseph and Mary on the left panel and Simeon and Hannah on the right, measuring 8.4 by 8.5 cm and in reasonable condition with no inscription.

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A two-panel artwork carved in elephant ivory depicting a scene from Christian tradition: the presentation of Jesus in the temple (see Luke 2:22-39).
The left panel: Joseph, holding a basket (keef) with two doves that were to be sacrificed for the mission, and Mary.
The right wing: the old Simeon, who takes the child Jesus in his hands, after which he will pray the hymn, alongside the old pious widow Hannah.
Place: the temple of Jerusalem.

A two-panel artwork carved in elephant ivory depicting a scene from Christian tradition: the presentation of Jesus in the temple (see Luke 2:22-39).
The left panel: Joseph, holding a basket (keef) with two doves that were to be sacrificed for the mission, and Mary.
The right wing: the old Simeon, who takes the child Jesus in his hands, after which he will pray the hymn, alongside the old pious widow Hannah.
Place: the temple of Jerusalem.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
France
Material
Ivory
Title of artwork
Tweeluik: opdracht van Jezus in de tempel (zie Lucas 2,22-39)
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Fair condition
Height
8.4 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
0 cm
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