The circumcision of Christ. Wax sculpture.

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4528i
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About this work

Also known as

Previous title, replaced March 2025 The circumcision of Christ. Plaster sculpture..

Description

Left and right, a boy holding a candle. Centre, the circumcision being carried out by three people: on the left a man holds Jesus's foot, in the centre a priest holds the knife, and on the right a bald man holds Jesus's left hand and supports his back. In the background, Saint Joseph (left) and the Virgin (right) are shown in very shallow relief

Physical description

1 sculpture : wax, coloured, circular ; diameter of plaster approximately 6 x approximately 6 cm + 1 frame (carved and gilded with symmetrical scrollwork, glazed with glass, with suspension hook at top)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 4528i

Notes

This was previously described as a plaster sculpture but is in fact wax. This was updated on March 2025.

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