Rough composition sketch for the Testimonial, side elevation showing the Sphinxes at the base, and some figures, with slight sketches in pencil

1842 · Drawing · 59.6 × 37.8 cm

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Victoria and Albert Museum

Londres, Royaume-Uni

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À propos de l’œuvre

The Testimonial is an ornamental piece of silver about 107 cm high and weighing 1319 oz. which was presented to Sir Moses Montefiore (1784-1884) in gratitude for his part in protecting the Jews of Damascus and Rhodes from persecution. He had made a journey to Constantinople in 1840 to intercede with Sultan Abdul-Mecit of Turkey. For a full description and illustrations of the Biblical and emblematic representations see The Illustrated London News, March 4, 1843. The figures were modelled by E. H. Baily R.A, and the piece executed by Messrs. Mortimer & Hunt.

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The composition is surmounted with a figure of David rescuing the lamb from the lion. Below are four panels in low relief, showing the landing of Sir Moses Montefiore at Alexandria, his Audience with the Sultan of Turkey, the Liberation of the captives at Damascus and the Thanksgiving at the Synagogue. There are four figures at the corners. Moses, Esra, a Jew in chains and a Jew liberated. On the base, four panels in low relief showing the Passage of the Red Sea, the Destruction of the flocks by Lions and Wolves, the Lion lying down with the Lamb, and an inscription. The whole composition is supported with four sphinxes.

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