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Plaquette - Virgin and child enthroned with saints

Virgin and child enthroned with saints

  • Object:

    Plaquette

  • Place of origin:

    Spain (made)

  • Date:

    ca. 1600 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    unknown (production)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Gilt brass

  • Credit Line:

    Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA

  • Museum number:

    A.25-1925

  • Gallery location:

    In Storage

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This plaquette in gilt brass was made in Spain, in about 1600. This represents the Virgin and Child on a high throne and four kneeling figures including St. Francis receiving the rosary from the Virgin and Child.

Physical description

Gilt brass plaquette of the Virgin and Child enthroned with saints. The Virgin is seated on a high throne in the centre, the naked child reclines on her left knee. On the left are four kneeling figures, the foremost (St. Francis) is receiving a rosary, on the right three female figures. With a moulded rim and loop.

Place of Origin

Spain (made)

Date

ca. 1600 (made)

Artist/maker

unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques

Gilt brass

Dimensions

Height: 111 mm, Width: 78 mm

Descriptive line

Gilt brass plaquette of the Virgin and Child enthroned with saints, Spain, ca. 1600

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

Costilla, Manuel Aullo. Ensayo de un Catálogo de Plaquetas o Bronces Religiosos Españoles. Arte Español. XVI, 1946/7. pl. VI:33.
Cf. Bange, E. F. ed. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Beschreibung der Bildwerke der christlichen Epoche. Dritte Auflage. Zweiter Band. Die Italienischen Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock. Zweiter Teil: Reliefs und Plaketten. Berlin und Leipzig, 1922. no. 950.
Cf. Königliche Museen zu Berlin. Beschreibung der Bildwerke der christlichen Epoche. Zweite Auflage, Band II. Die Italienischen Bronzen. Berlin, 1904. no. 1282.

Subjects depicted

Jesus Christ; Mary (Virgin Mary); Saint; Rosary; Francis (Saint)

Categories

Sculpture; Christianity; Coins & Medals

Collection code

SCP

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