Albert Jansz Vinckenbrinck

Albert Jansz Vinckenbrinck An exceptionally significant prayer bead featuring the Seven Works of Mercy in micro-carving Two-part boxwood prayer bead shaped like a fruit (apple or quince), carved in the round. Both halves hollowed out, with partially separately inserted miniature scenes. Height/width approx. 5 cm. In an older octagonal leather case, height 7.5 cm, diameter 10 cm. Monogrammed ‘AV’, presumably for Albert Jansz Vinckenbrinck (1604 – 1665). Salvation in a Nutshell Smaller an

Category

Religions

Location

Cologne

Dimensions

Approx. H 7.5 × W 5 × Ø 10 cm