Stove plate with worship by the shepherds, Cast iron stove plate, divided into two zones. In the upper zone a representation of the child Jesus carried in a manger with straw. Maria kneels to his left. To the right of Jesus a kneeling shepherd. Behind Christ, Mary and the shepherd are still some shepherds, including one with a staff and hat. In the lower zone two medallions with a portrait and profile of a man and a woman. The rest of the lower zone is filled with text, largely unreadable. Between the two zones is a band with illegible text, adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds, Mary

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Stove plate with worship by the shepherds, Cast iron stove plate, divided into two zones. In the upper zone a representation of the child Jesus carried in a manger with straw. Maria kneels to his left. To the right of Jesus a kneeling shepherd. Behind Christ, Mary and the shepherd are still some shepherds, including one with a staff and hat. In the lower zone two medallions with a portrait and profile of a man and a woman. The rest of the lower zone is filled with text, largely unreadable. Between the two zones is a band with illegible text, adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds, Mary and Joseph present, anonymous, Germany, 1550 - 1600, iron (metal), founding, h cm × w cm × w 55 kg

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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