CIRCVNCISIO CHRISTI
Date1647
MediumEngraving
Dimensions23 x 14.4 cm (9 1/16 x 5 11/16") (Image)
Overall (Sheet): 39.4 x 26.7 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/2")
Overall (Sheet): 39.4 x 26.7 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/2")
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of Wilfried and Carine Decoo.
Object number110060005
DescriptionIn the center of the work is a child being circumcised. One man is holding the child behind and the one to his left is holding the knife. There are two children, one holding a platter in the foreground. To the right of the action are two figures watching. To the left are a man and a woman observing. Above the two figures is a chandelier and an image of heaven with angels facing a symbol with IHS in the center. There are text boxes above and below the image.On View
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