Hand Bell with David and Judith, Bears above Chalices, and Poppies

1558

Netherlandish 16th Century

Associated Names
Netherlandish 16th Century

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The sculpture is a ornate bell adorned with sculptural relief elements. The subject of the sculpture involves intricate decorative motifs, including an angelic figure with wings in the center that appears to be standing atop a pedestal, with flowing, scroll-like patterns on either side. The bell is predominantly dark in color. The surface is dark and polished, and the figures and designs are raised. The bell also features some inscribed text along the bottom edge. This small, intricately detailed piece stands vertically.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 46-49, repro. no. 6.

Inscriptions

Between moulding just above the mouth, in raised letters: IC BEN GHEGOTTEN INT IAER MDLVII [I -- the Bell -- was born (created) in the Year 1558]