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The Nativity
Sculptor: Unknown
The Nativity, oak carved in relief. The naked Christ Child lies on the ground; on the left at his feet kneels the Virgin; on the right genuflects St Joseph, who holds in his right hand a lantern. Above his head are the heads of the ass and the ox. Behind the figures is a cloth to shelter them, held outspread by four angels.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 27 in
Width: 42 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
16th Century, Early
Circa
1500
CE
-
1525
CE
Possibly northern Netherlands
Base Depth 4 in
Carving : Wood, carved in relief
Accession number: M.8-1928
Primary reference Number: 30118
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_8_1928
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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