The outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Sculpture group of oak with the twelve apostles praying and looking up, grouped in a circle around Mary, the two front apostles (James on the left, possibly Peter on the right) sit on gothic stools. There are two vertical grooves in the back, (originally) possibly for fixing the group in a small retable, or for a small canopy with the dove (holy spirit), which is now missing. On the back an old label with inscription, probably in 18th century hand: This is Uijt the fire of d 'Capel in d'Calvere Street in Amsterdam arrived in year 1452, Pentecost: the Holy Ghost descends upon (Mary and) the apostles, sometimes Paul and / or representatives of the nations present (Acts 2: 1-4), Nieuwezijds Chapel, anonymous, Utrecht, c. 1425 - c. 1449, oak (wood), h 23.8 cm × w 13.8 cm × d 5.1 cm
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