Snake-Handled Vase with Scenes from Genesis

ca. 1580-1600 (Renaissance)

40.6 cm 66.7 cm 36.8 cm

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The scenes rendered on the front and back of this vase were taken from woodcuts by the French engraver Bernard Salomon (1506-1561 for a popular illustrated Bible (1553), and represent Noah offering burnt offerings to the Lord (Genesis 8: 15-22), and God speaking to Noah and hi...

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William (J. L.), 7th Earl Poulette [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; J. Seligmann, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, Nov. 6, 1908, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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