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| Keywords: Jean Pénicaud II - Casket with Scenes from Genesis and the Life of Christ - Walters 44356.jpg Decorating this casket are ten scenes from Genesis and two from the life of Christ On the front of the lid are Abraham's preparations for the sacrifice of his son Isaac ordered by God and the Resurrected Christ The Old Testament events were interpreted as prefigurations or prototypes of those in the New Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son prefigured God's sacrifice of his son However the connection between the other pairs is not as clear; it is possible that the casket maker a different craftsman and shop paid little attention to the order requested by the enamellist The false hinges on the front of the casket are also odd but a virtually identical casket documented in the collections of the dukes of Saxony by the early 17th century supports the authenticity of this one The overall decorative effect-relying on translucent enamels in deep garnet red blues and an ocher created by using a clear enamel that allows the natural color of the copper to come through is quite appealing ca 1535 Renaissance painted enamel on copper gilded brass wood H 4 1/2 x L 6 13/16 x W 4 5/8 in 11 4 x 17 3 x 11 8 cm accession number 44 356 5048 Sale Christie's London May 12 1893 lot 118 T M Whitehead London May 12 1893 by purchase Whitehead Sale London May 10 1898 lot 84 George Robinson Harding London date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters Baltimore date of acquisition unknown by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters place of origin Limoges France Walters Art Museum license Limoges painted enamels in the Walters Art Museum Jean Pénicaud II 16th-century way of life preserved artefacts Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist update Painted enamel art in the Walters Art Museum | ||||
