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Two ostensories and an incense boat, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The ostensories have a long stem and a protruding tangle. The incense boat is decorated with precious stones and with a wrought stem and base
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Two ostensories and an incense boat, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The ostensories have a long stem and a protruding tangle. The incense boat is decorated with precious stones and with a wrought stem and base
Two ostensories and an incense boat, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The ostensories have a long stem and a protruding tangle. The incense boat is decorated with precious stones and with a wrought stem and base. France Paris, Louvre Museum Monstrance, Ostensory Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV-XVI secc
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-025046-0000
Media ID 33135501
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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This photograph showcases two ostensories and an incense boat, exquisite works of art preserved in the renowned Louvre Museum in Paris. The ostensories, with their long stems and protruding tangles, are a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of the Renaissance period. These ornate vessels were used to display sacred objects during religious ceremonies. The incense boat featured in this print is truly a sight to behold. Adorned with precious stones and crafted with a wrought stem and base, it exemplifies the opulence and attention to detail that characterized both Renaissance and Baroque styles. Its purpose was to hold burning incense, adding an aromatic element to religious rituals. Dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, these stunning pieces offer us a glimpse into Europe's rich artistic heritage from the first and second millenniums A. D. They represent not only masterful sculpture but also serve as symbols of communication between humans and divinity. Captured by Alinari Fratelli around 1920-1930, this photograph beautifully captures every intricate detail of these remarkable artworks. From delicate inscriptions on their surfaces to meticulously carved statuettes adorning them, each element tells its own story within this larger narrative of human creativity. Displayed against a backdrop of flowers and vegetation, these objects stand as testaments to human ingenuity throughout history. As we gaze upon this image today, we can appreciate how they continue to inspire awe for generations past while reminding us of our connection with those who came before us. In summary, this print offers viewers an opportunity to marvel at two ostensories' beauty alongside an intricately decorated incense boat—a true treasure housed within one of the world's most prestigious museums: The Louvre Museum in Paris.
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