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This is a painting of a nativity scene with animals. The circular artwork depicts a nativity scene featuring a wooden stable with a star above it. Within the stable, there are two animals. Around the infant, there are two additional figures. The artwork is in the style of a Renaissance artist. The low relief carving and monochrome coloring with traces of red give it an aged appearance.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Nativity, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.168

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Nativity

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.168

The image shows several people gathered closely together in an oval composition. The central figure is lying down with their body partially raised and held by others. Around them are people in various seated and kneeling positions, all adorned with halos. The figures have serene expressions and are dressed in long, draped garments. One figure points upwards, and another has their hands placed on the central figure. In the background, there are three crosses. The image is drawn in a monochromatic style within an oval frame.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Lamentation, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.167

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Lamentation

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.167

This is a drawing of an angel and a woman engaged in prayer. The angel is holding a branch and kneeling on the left, while the woman is also kneeling and praying at a lectern with an open book on the right. A dove is depicted above them, emitting light. The background features an architectural setting with a tiled floor and a column to the right. The artwork is created using lines and shading to add depth and dimension, and the circular format focuses attention on the central figures and the interaction happening.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Annunciation, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.155

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Annunciation

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.155

This round image depicts a scene with three main human figures and several animals. In the center of the composition is a child, fully shown, lying in a manger. To the left of the child is a bearded man standing, shown from the shoulders up, holding a staff. To the right, a woman with long hair is shown similarly from the shoulders up, with her hands pressed together prayerfully. Both figures have halos over their heads. Above the child and the two adults is an angel, also with a halo, holding a banner that reads "GLORIA IN EXELSIS DEO." Flanking the manger, there is a depiction of two animals, likely an ox and a donkey, with their heads closely positioned near the child. The background features a simple stable structure with wooden beams and thatched roofing. The entire scene is rendered in a monochromatic style with cross-hatching details that give it texture, set on a circular dark background.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Nativity with an Inscription, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.154

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Nativity with an Inscription

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.154

The image is an engraving showing biblical figures. A seated woman with a halo holds a child with a halo on her lap. In front of them are three men in regal attire holding items. In the background is a simple structure resembling a stable, with two animals with riders on top. The setting is sparse, with small plant decorations around the figures.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Adoration of the Magi, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.163

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Adoration of the Magi

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.163

This is a drawing of a figure carrying a cross, surrounded by others. The image is created in a black and white, woodcut style. The composition features a central figure bearing a cross, accompanied by several other figures around them.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Christ Bearing the Cross, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.166

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Christ Bearing the Cross

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.166

This is a painting of a scene featuring a group of figures surrounding a reclining central figure. The artwork is in monochrome, using intricate lines and shading. The central figure appears lifeless and is surrounded by mourning or attending figures with sorrowful expressions. Halos are depicted above the figures' heads, suggesting a religious or spiritual context. The composition is balanced, with each participant displaying comforting or reverential postures. The scene exudes a sense of pathos and reverence, contained within a circular frame focusing attention on the central interaction.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Deposition, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.159

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Deposition

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.159

The image shows three figures in an oval frame. The central figure is partially nude with a cloth around the lower body, eyes closed and head tilted. Two winged figures, likely angels, are on either side. One angel supports the central figure, and the other faces forward. All figures wear long robes and have halos. The background is dark without any other objects or visible jewelry.
Venetian 16th Century, Dead Christ Supported by Two Angels, c. 1589 or later, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.150

Dead Christ Supported by Two Angels

Venetian 16th Century · c. 1589 or later · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.150

The image shows a detailed drawing of five men. The central figure is seated with his legs crossed, hands on his knees, with a beard, long hair, and wearing a draped garment. To the left, a man in profile is placing a crown of thorns on his head. To the right, there are three more figures, with two standing and one kneeling, engaged in the scene. The setting seems to be indoors with a tiled floor. The drawing is enclosed in a circular border on a neutral background.
Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century, Episodes from the Life of Christ: Crowning with Thorns, probably 18th or 19th century, nielloed silver, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.158

Episodes from the Life of Christ: Crowning with Thorns

Northern Italian 18th Century, Northern Italian 19th Century · probably 18th or 19th century · nielloed silver ·  Accession ID  1961.9.158

The image features a sketch of four figures surrounding a seated woman. The woman is on the left, looking upwards, with gentle facial features and long hair under a draped head covering. To her right, a man reclines, holding a child with shoulder-length hair. The child is resting in the man's arms, with only the head and upper body visible. On the far left, a young standing figure leans in. The figures are wearing flowing robes, and there is a simplistic hat in the foreground. The background depicts a minimalist mountainous or rocky landscape.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, The Holy Family, 1754/1762, pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash on cream laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.42

The Holy Family

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo · 1754/1762 · pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.42