Nature of the Object. d Ornament of a haircomb. e Situla, or vessel for holy water. Subject of the Sculpture. Two lions and a tree, inscribed (in later The handle decorated with grotesque ani- VATES AMBROSII·GOTFREDVS DAT TIBI· VAS VENIENTE SACRAM SPARGENDVm. Possession of the Original. Treasury of the Cathedral of Sens. Treasury of the Cathedral of Milan. CLASS VII. Carvings of the Greek School of various periods, posterior to the age of Justinian. Nature of the Object. a Two pieces from a casket. Subject of the Sculpture. 1. Joseph quitting his father under the 2. The steward searching the sacks of b Panel from a book Crucifixion with numerous figures; the cover. c Panel from a book cover. d Panel from a book cover. e Ecclesiastical Diptych (both leaves). soldiers in Byzantine armour. Each leaf has four compartments, the sub- 1. (A.) The Annunciation, inscribed: TO (c.) The Baptism of Christ, I Possession of the Original. Kunstkammer, Berlin. Kunstkammer, Berlin. Kunstkammer, Ber lin. Kunstkammer, Berlin. Treasury of the Cathedral of Milan. Nature of the Object. f Triptych (with the exterior of the right wing). g Tablet, probably executed on the marriage and coronation of Romanus IV., A.D. 1068, and now part of the cover of an Évangéliaire. h Panel from a book cover. i Panel from a book cover. k Tablet of uncertain application. Subject of the Sculpture. (D.) The Presentation in the Temple, Ι ΥΠΟΠΑΝΤΗ (ἡ ὑπαπάντησις, οι ὑπάντησις, the meeting of the Holy Family with Simeon and Anna). 2. (A.) The Crucifixion, with the words addressed by Christ to St. Mary and St. John (John xix. 26, 27). (B.) The women visiting the tomb, inscribed ω ΤΑΦΟ (ὁ τάφος). (c.) The Resurrection of Christ and of the righteous dead, I ANACTACI (ἡ ἀνάστασις). (D.) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, embracing the feet of Christ (Matt. xxviii. 9), inscribed, ΤΟ ΧΕΡΕΤΕ (το Χαίρετε, the word with which He addressed them). On the central tablet the Crucifixion; above, the archangels Michael and Gabriel; beside the cross, St. Mary and St. John; at its foot, St. Constantine (the Great) and St. Helena; on the left wing, heads of St. John Baptist, St. Paul, St. Stephen, St. Chrysostom, and St. Cosmas; on the right, heads of St. Elias, St. Peter, St. Pantaleemon, St. Nicolaus, and St. Damianus-all with their names inscribed in Greek. Over St. Mary are the words, IAE O VC C8; over St. John, IA8 H M-P C8 (John loc. cit.); on the cross above the Saviour, the words (in Greek), "Jesus Christ the King of Glory;" below (in a Greek iambic verse), "As man (literally flesh) Thou hast suffered; as God, after suffering, Thou redeemest;' on the exterior of the right wing, a cross with the inscription (in abbreviated Greek), "Jesus Christ conquers". 99 Christ standing on a scabellum, which forms the apex of a cupola resembling that of St. Sophia at Constantinople, and crowning Romanus IV. (Diogenes) and Eudocia Dalassena; over the Emperor, POMANOC BACIAEVC PWMAIWN; over the Empress, EVAOKIA BACIAIC PWMAIWN. St. John Baptist standing, with a scroll Virgin and Child on a gorgeous throne, with two angels above, inscribed (in cursive Greek) probably by its ancient proprietor, Allones, servant of the Martyr. Subject of the Sculpture. Christ's triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. Possession of the Original. A. Fountaine, Esq. Louvre. Christ standing under a canopy between Rev. Walter Sneyd. Bibliothèque Impé riale, Paris. The Glorification of the Virgin and Child, Soane Museum. CLASS VIII. Ornaments of a Casket of the Greek School, of uncertain age, in the Treasury of the Cathedral of Sens. A.-Twelve Panels from the sides, each containing three tiers of subjects. a 1. (Lowest tier.) David rescuing his flocks from a wolf. 2. (Middle tier.) behind. Joseph relating his dream to his brethren, whose flocks are seen 3. (Upper tier.) Two peacocks. b 1. David killing a lion and a bear. с 2. Joseph's brethren conspiring together, and stripping him. 3. Two lions. 1. Jesse passing his seven sons before Samuel. 2. Joseph's brethren casting him into a pit. 3. Two peacocks. d 1. Samuel anointing David. e 2. Joseph's brethren bargaining with the Ishmaelites. 3. Two lions. 1. David summoned by a messenger from Saul (?). 2. The completion of the bargain for the sale of Joseph (?). 3. Two peacocks. ƒ 1. Saul making David his armour-bearer (?). 2. Uncertain subject; perhaps Joseph brought to Potiphar, misplaced. The upper space is occuped by the fastening of the casket. g 1. Samuel bringing David to Saul; a subject not in the scriptural account, but determined by the Greek inscription written in ink on the ivory. 2. Joseph's brethren bringing his coat to Jacob. 3. A gryphon killing an ox. h 1. David killing Goliath. i 2. The Ishmaelites selling Joseph to an agent of Potiphar. 3. A gryphon tearing off the leg of an ox. 1. David returning with the head of Goliath. 2. Joseph brought before Potiphar and his wife. 3. A lion killing a deer. k 1. Saul casting a javelin at David. 2. Joseph and Potiphar's wife. 3. A gryphon killing a snake. 1. David cutting the skirt of Saul's robe. 2. Potiphar's wife showing Joseph's garment to her husband. 3. A lion killing a goat. m 1. David restoring the skirt of Saul's robe. 2. Potiphar reproaching Joseph (?). The upper space is occupied by the fastening of the casket. B.-Twelve Panels from the pyramidal top of the Casket. Joseph tried, and sentenced to prison. Joseph fettered in the prison. Joseph interpreting the dreams of the chief butler and baker. r Joseph taken out of prison. w 23 Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's vision. The steward searching the sacks of Joseph's brethren. Judah defending his brethren from the charge of stealing Joseph's cup. Joseph meeting Jacob; above, a group of uncertain meaning, perhaps an awkward Joseph riding in his chariot, and crowned by his guardian angel. Carvings of the Italian School, all probably of the Fourteenth Century. c Piece from a Re- The Annunciation. Above, a vision of M. Micheli. (?) table. angels, holding the promised Infant; in the background, a maid with a distaff. d Piece from a Re- Baptism of Christ. table. e Part of a casket. f Parts of a casket (eleven pieces, arranged in two series). A king or officer addressing his attendants. g Part of a casket; Allegorical figure of Geometry. perhaps the same as the preceding. h Parts of a casket; 1. Faith, Hope, and Charity. perhaps the same 2. Temperance, Justice, and Prudence. (six pieces, ar ranged in series). two i Parts of a casket; Two men holding shields. (two pieces). perhaps the same k Triptych. In the central portion the Virgin and Child, M. Micheli. M. R. Hawkins, Esq. E. Hawkins, Esq. E. Hawkins, Esq. E. Hawkins, Esq. Bodleian Library, French, English, and German Schools, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries. Nature of the Object. a Leaf of an ecclesiastical Diptych. b Tablet. c Tablet. d Tablet. e Two panels from a casket. Above, the Annunciation; in the middle, W. Maskell, Esq. Visit of the Women to the tomb, and Christ Louvre. Part of a larger subject. Above, Christ in Louvre. The meeting of Abner and the servants of Louvre. of David, at the Pool of Gibeon (vide 2 1. Christ in glory between two angels, Rev. Walter Sneyd. 2. Crucifixion; with two soldiers, and St. f Panel from a casket. Two apostles or evangelists; above, the zo g Tablet. h Side of a book cover. i Leaf of an ecclesiastical Diptych. k Panel from a book cover. 7 Panel from a book cover. m Panel from a book cover. n Chess piece. diacal signs of Libra and Scorpio. Ascension of Christ; at the foot of the Below, the Nativity; in the middle, angels St. John the Evangelist. St. Matthew with his Gospel open; upon The Annunciation; or perhaps, Christ in Kunstkammer, Berlin. Kunstkammer, Berlin. J. B. Nichols, Esq. |