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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A Flemish Carved Ivory Janus faced Memento Mori Vanitas Paternoster Rosary Bead, Belgium, 17th Century
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A Flemish Carved Ivory Janus faced Memento Mori Vanitas Paternoster Rosary Bead, Belgium

17th Century
Ivory
2 x 2 x 2 cm
3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 in
12009
€ 6,500.00
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The Renaissance is often portrayed as a time of remarkable human advancement and artistic brilliance. However, it's noteworthy that this era also saw a proliferation of macabre imagery. One such object, serving as a contemplative tool, is an ivory Janus-faced memento mori rosary bead, depicting both a male head and a skull conjoined. Rosaries aided the faithful in accurately counting the prayers and incantations integral to their religious practices. Originating in medieval monasteries during the 11th century, the use of beads for devotion became widespread. The dual-faced bead served as a reminder of one's mortality and prompted the recitation of the Lord's Prayer. Its smooth, worn patina bears witness to years of devout use.

La Renaissance est souvent présentée comme une période de remarquables progrès humains et de brillance artistique. Cependant, il est notable que cette époque a également vu une prolifération d'images macabres. Un tel objet, servant d'outil de contemplation, est une perle de chapelet en ivoire à double face Janus, memento mori, représentant à la fois une tête masculine et un crâne conjoins. Les chapelets ont aidé les fidèles à compter avec précision les prières et incantations essentielles à leur pratique religieuse. Originaire des monastères médiévaux du XIe siècle, l'utilisation de perles pour la dévotion s'est répandue. La perle à double face servait de rappel de la mortalité de chacun et incitait à réciter le Notre Père. Sa patine lisse et usée témoigne de nombreuses années d'utilisation pieuse.


Die Renaissance wird oft als eine Zeit bemerkenswerter menschlicher Fortschritte und künstlerischer Brillanz dargestellt. Es ist jedoch bemerkenswert, dass diese Epoche auch eine Verbreitung makabrer Bilder erlebte. Ein solches Objekt, das als kontemplatives Werkzeug dient, ist eine Januskopf-Memento-mori-Rosenkranzperle aus Elfenbein, die sowohl einen männlichen Kopf als auch einen verbundenen Schädel darstellt. Rosenkränze halfen den Gläubigen, die für ihre religiöse Praxis wesentlichen Gebete und Beschwörungen genau zu zählen. Ursprünglich aus mittelalterlichen Klöstern des 11. Jahrhunderts stammend, verbreitete sich die Verwendung von Perlen für die Andacht. Die doppelseitige Perle diente als Erinnerung an die Sterblichkeit jedes Einzelnen und regte das Gebet des Vaterunser an. Ihre glatte, abgenutzte Patina zeugt von vielen Jahren frommer Nutzung.

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Private Collection Bruges, Belgium
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