Small wonders
type: CreativeWork
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320126538
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320127904
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320128486
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320129093
abstract: Boxwood prayer beads, rosaries and miniature altarpieces made in Northern Europe during the early 1500s demonstrate the limitless potential of human artistic practice. These tiny masterpieces, small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, depict complex scenes with elegance and precision. Without fail, they inspire viewers to ask how a person could have possibly made them, a question that can only be answered today. Debuting in Toronto on Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures,for the first time brings together more than 60 rare boxwood carvings from institutions and private collections across Europe and North America. The exhibition offers new insight into the methods of production and cultural significance of these awe-inspiring works of art. Highlighting the cutting edge technology used by curators and conservators in their search to understand these miniature sculptures. .
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/31012039
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/310185894
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/310185895
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/310185896
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/31026014
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/31034528
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/31122550
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/3113734
contributor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/31196010
editor: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/310102806
language: eng
work example: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/301265071

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property ID: NL-AmRIJ
value: 265071