Prudence
Medallion
1540-1546 (made)
1540-1546 (made)
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The art of plaquette making emerged in the south, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510–20. The plaquettes had the same multiple purpose as their Italian predecessors. They were used mainly by goldsmiths and in bronze foundries, but also by cabinetmakers. The models were carved in wood, stone, slate and wax, then reproduced in bronze and lead.
Peter Flötner, a goldsmith and designer, was one of the most versatile artists in 16th- century Nuremberg. This relief together with inv. no. 7153-1860 belong to a series of Virtues.
Peter Flötner, a goldsmith and designer, was one of the most versatile artists in 16th- century Nuremberg. This relief together with inv. no. 7153-1860 belong to a series of Virtues.
Object details
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| Title | Prudence (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze in relief |
| Brief description | Bronze medallion, depicting Prudence, from a set of eight Cardinal Virtues by Peter Flötner, South Germany (Nuremburg), early 16th century |
| Physical description | Bronze medallion, depicting Prudence with cupid angainst an architectural background. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir John Charles Robinson |
| Object history | Given by Sir John Charles Robinson. |
| Historical context | From a set of eight Cardinal Virtues by Peter Flötner. |
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| Summary | The art of plaquette making emerged in the south, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510–20. The plaquettes had the same multiple purpose as their Italian predecessors. They were used mainly by goldsmiths and in bronze foundries, but also by cabinetmakers. The models were carved in wood, stone, slate and wax, then reproduced in bronze and lead. Peter Flötner, a goldsmith and designer, was one of the most versatile artists in 16th- century Nuremberg. This relief together with inv. no. 7153-1860 belong to a series of Virtues. |
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| Accession number | 7152-1860 |
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| Record created | August 31, 2004 |
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