Inkpot with a Monk in a Pulpit
This amusing tableau of a monk who can barely see over the edge of the pulpit is actually a unique medieval inkpot: a scribe could dip his pen or quill in the sleeves of monk’s habit. The scene might refer to the Carthusians, who because of their vow of silence were not allowed to spread the Word of God verbally, but only in writing.
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Inkpot with a Monk in a Pulpit
This amusing tableau of a monk who can barely see over the edge of the pulpit is actually a unique medieval inkpot: a scribe could dip his pen or quill in the sleeves of monk’s habit. The scene might refer to the Carthusians, who because of their vow of silence were not allowed to spread the Word of God verbally, but only in writing.
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Gift of H.B. van der Ven, The Hague
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Schenking van de heer H.B. van der Ven, Den Haag
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Dit amusante tafereeltje van e ...... eiden, maar alleen in schrift.
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This amusing tableau of a monk ...... verbally, but only in writing.
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BK-2017-48
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Rijksmuseum
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Inkpot with a Monk in a Pulpit
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Inktpot met een monnik in een preekstoel
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c. 1380 - c. 1400
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ca. 1380 - ca. 1400
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breedte 6 cm
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depth 4.4 cm
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diepte 4,4 cm
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height 9.4 cm
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hoogte 9,4 cm
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width 6 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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