Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, 1300–1325, Made in probably Cologne, Germany, German, Silver gilt with translucent and opaque enamels, Overall (opened): 2 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 5/16 in. (6.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 cm), Enamels-Translucent, An outstanding example of Gothic goldsmiths' work and enameling, this small devotional diptych achieves a gemlike quality through its accomplished technique and graceful style. The outer scenes of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection are executed in translucent enamel with details in opaque enamel, while the inner scenes of the Annunciation and the Nativity are in the form of cast reliefs
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Diptych, Scenes, Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, Resurrection, 1300–1325, Cologne, Germany, German, Silver gilt, translucent, opaque enamels, Overall, opened, 2 3/8 x 3 5/16, 6.1 8.6 0.8 cm, Enamels-Translucent, outstanding, example, Gothic goldsmiths, work, enameling, small devotional, diptych, achieves, gemlike quality, accomplished technique, graceful style, outer scenes, executed, translucent enamel, details, inner, form, cast reliefs
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