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Marble head of a veiled man. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm). Date: 1st half of 1st century A.D.. The emperor was the chief state priest, and many statues show him in the act of prayer or sacrifice, with a fold of his toga pulled up to cover his head as a mark of piety. However, this highly idealized head may represent the Genius, or protective spirit, of the living emperor. Traditionally the protective spirit of every Roman household was worshiped at the family shrine. It was represented by a statuette with veiled head holding implements of sacrifice. Similar veneration of t Stock Photo
RMPAKPDY–Marble head of a veiled man. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm). Date: 1st half of 1st century A.D.. The emperor was the chief state priest, and many statues show him in the act of prayer or sacrifice, with a fold of his toga pulled up to cover his head as a mark of piety. However, this highly idealized head may represent the Genius, or protective spirit, of the living emperor. Traditionally the protective spirit of every Roman household was worshiped at the family shrine. It was represented by a statuette with veiled head holding implements of sacrifice. Similar veneration of t
The New Testament, The Book of Common Prayer. Culture: British. Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. (18.1 x 12.1cm). Printer: The Book of Common Prayer printed by Robert Barker , London, 1636; Printed by Richard Whittaker , London, 1633. Date: ca. 1636. Both front and back covers of this richly decorated Bible have images of King David, made in vibrant long-and-short stitch within highly ornate raised cartouches embroidered in metal thread. The front cover shows King David in profile playing his lyre, illuminated by divine rays emanating from above. Yvonne Hackenbroch noted that this standing King Stock Photo
RMPAPGR9–The New Testament, The Book of Common Prayer. Culture: British. Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. (18.1 x 12.1cm). Printer: The Book of Common Prayer printed by Robert Barker , London, 1636; Printed by Richard Whittaker , London, 1633. Date: ca. 1636. Both front and back covers of this richly decorated Bible have images of King David, made in vibrant long-and-short stitch within highly ornate raised cartouches embroidered in metal thread. The front cover shows King David in profile playing his lyre, illuminated by divine rays emanating from above. Yvonne Hackenbroch noted that this standing King
Coffret à mailles. Culture: French. Dimensions: H. 7 cm, L. 9.6 cm, W. 7.9 cm (excluding lock and suspension rings).. Date: late 15th century. Caskets such as this one must have been produced in large quantities, as numerous examples remain. They were called coffret à mailles or à la manière d'Espagne, in connection to the fine iron tracery of the sides and cover. Sometimes referred to as a missal box, this type probably preserved precious objects such as jewelry or small illuminated prayer books. This small box has two suspension rings to carry it, possibly on a girdle. The front is probably Stock Photo
RMPA9ATB–Coffret à mailles. Culture: French. Dimensions: H. 7 cm, L. 9.6 cm, W. 7.9 cm (excluding lock and suspension rings).. Date: late 15th century. Caskets such as this one must have been produced in large quantities, as numerous examples remain. They were called coffret à mailles or à la manière d'Espagne, in connection to the fine iron tracery of the sides and cover. Sometimes referred to as a missal box, this type probably preserved precious objects such as jewelry or small illuminated prayer books. This small box has two suspension rings to carry it, possibly on a girdle. The front is probably
Dona Nobis Pacem! [Give Us Peace!]. Artist: Ernst Barlach (German, Wedel 1870-1938 Rostock). Dimensions: image: 7 x 9 1/8 inches (17.8 x 23.2 cm). Printer: Pan-Presse, Berlin. Publisher: Paul Cassirer. Series/Portfolio: Der Bildermann, Nr. 18 vom 20 December 1916. Date: 1916. Barlach's call for peace was published on the cover of the December 1916 issue of the art journal Der Bildermann (The Picture Man). The image shows a mournful Madonna with hands clutched in a prayer for peace; the seven swords symbolize her sorrows as well as those inflected by the war, making her representative of all Stock Photo
RMPB4F1J–Dona Nobis Pacem! [Give Us Peace!]. Artist: Ernst Barlach (German, Wedel 1870-1938 Rostock). Dimensions: image: 7 x 9 1/8 inches (17.8 x 23.2 cm). Printer: Pan-Presse, Berlin. Publisher: Paul Cassirer. Series/Portfolio: Der Bildermann, Nr. 18 vom 20 December 1916. Date: 1916. Barlach's call for peace was published on the cover of the December 1916 issue of the art journal Der Bildermann (The Picture Man). The image shows a mournful Madonna with hands clutched in a prayer for peace; the seven swords symbolize her sorrows as well as those inflected by the war, making her representative of all
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