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Henry Ralph Mowbray Howard

British, born 1883

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The image shows six people surrounding a table. In the center, a person is passing a baby to another person on the right. A woman with a halo stands to the left with her arms extended towards the baby. Another figure to her left holds a staff and looks at the baby. Above, three more figures observe. The setting is indoors with an abstract backdrop.
Israhel van Meckenem, The Circumcision, c. 1470/1480, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.174

The Circumcision

Israhel van Meckenem · c. 1470/1480 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.174

The image shows the upper body of a person with closed eyes and long wavy hair. A circular halo is depicted around the head. The individual appears topless, crossing their hands in front of them with interlocked fingers. The background features a textured surface behind the figure, with an inscription above the person's head and engraved symbols and designs on either side.
Israhel van Meckenem, Christ as the Man of Sorrows, c. 1470/1480, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.151

Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Israhel van Meckenem · c. 1470/1480 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.151