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The Presentation of the Christ Child in the Temple
French
Medieval (Gothic)
14th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
5.71 x 5.08 cm (2 1/4 x 2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. F. W. Oelze in memory of Dr. Hugo Oelze
Accession Number68.70
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTerracotta model for ivory carvers. Plaque: Presentation in the Temple. terracotta. Christ Child on altar being given by Virgin to Joachim. Anna standing at left holding basket in right hand, candle in left. under a 4 trefoil arched canopy.
ProvenanceUntil 1967, Hugo Oelze (d. 1967), Amsterdam; 1967, by inheritance to his brother, Dr. F. W. Oelze, Germany [see note 1]; 1968, gift of Dr. Oelze to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 13, 1968)
Notes:
[1] See MFA curatorial recommendation letter of March 13, 1968 by Hanns Swarzenski.
Notes:
[1] See MFA curatorial recommendation letter of March 13, 1968 by Hanns Swarzenski.