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Source Description
The story in Genesis of the priest Melchizedek offering wine and bread to Abraham, who was returning from battle, was interpreted by Christians as foreshadowing the establishment of Holy Communion. The composition is based on an illustration from a Bible printed in Lyon.The Sarachi family was active in Milan from the mid 16th century through the early 17th century and famous for their carved rock crystal plaques and vessels, which were acquired for many princely collections.
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Document identity
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32635
label
Plaque with Abraham and Melchizedek
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Source metadata
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32635
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normalized
title
Plaque with Abraham and Melchizedek
description
The story in Genesis of the priest Melchizedek offering wine and bread to Abraham, who was returning from battle, was interpreted by Christians as foreshadowing the establishment of Holy Communion. The composition is based on an illustration from a Bible printed in Lyon.The Sarachi family was active in Milan from the mid 16th century through the early 17th century and famous for their carved rock crystal plaques and vessels, which were acquired for many princely collections.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1560-1600 (Renaissance)
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CC0
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en
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Stone
plaques
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1
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1
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import
dimensions
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cm
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6
height
15.5
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2 3/8 x 6 1/8 in. (6 x 15.5 cm)
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rock crystal
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2684
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REN
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none
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1
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0
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photo
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