Calvary carved out of history
Trinitarian:The Trinity in a quatrefoil, left wing of a
diptych, elephant ivory, northern France, c.1325-50.
The central part of the composition is dominated by the enthroned
God the Father, supporting the cross.The dove of the Holy Spirit is
seen flying in a curve from the mouth of the Father to the head of
the Son. They are flanked by Mary on the left, and St John on the
right. At the foot of the cross, a small figure of Adam rises from
his tomb, collecting Christ's blood in a large chalice
Trinitarian:The Trinity in a quatrefoil, left wing of a
diptych, elephant ivory, northern France, c.1325-50.
The central part of the composition is ...
IN 1966, Mark Gambier-Parry bequeathed to the Courtauld Gallery
in London the eclectic art collection formed by his grandfather -
the distinguished collector and Gothic Revival artist Thomas
Gambier-Parry, who was heir to a family fortune made through the
East India company.
Besides important paintings, Renaissance glass and ceramics, and
Islamic metalwork, the collection included 28 medieval and
Renaissance ivories. Since 1967, about half of the ivories have
been on permanent display at the Courtauld; and yet few people know
of them.
Professor John Lowden, who teaches art history at the Courtauld
Institute, has now compiled a complete catalogue of the ivories,
Medieval and Later Ivories in the Courtauld Gallery. Among
these ivories are exquisite carvings depicting scenes from the
Gospels.
Medieval and Later Ivories in the Courtauld Gallery: Complete
catalogue by John Lowden is published by the Courtauld Gallery
in association with Paul Holberton Publishing at £40 (Church
Times Bookshop £36); 978-1-907372-60-5.
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