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Bracket of a book lock with depictions of the three angels at Abraham and the adoration of the shepherds
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Bracket of a book lock with depictions of the three angels at Abraham and the adoration of the shepherds

anonymous · 1773 · casting; ciselure; gold (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Bow of a gold book lock, cast and chiseled, with relief scenes of the three angels at Abraham and the Adoration of the Shepherds. The scenes are surrounded by rocaille ornaments. Biblical lock.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
boekslotMary and Joseph presentAbraham kneels before the angels
Credit lineBeugel van een boekslot met voorstellingen van de drie engelen bij Abraham en de aanbidding door de herders. 1773. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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