The Crucifixion
Plaquette
1490-1520 (made)
1490-1520 (made)
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Place of origin |
This plaquette representing the Crucifixion was probably made in Flanders, in about 1490-1520. This is engraved at the base with the names of the Three Kings: Casper, Melchior and Balthasar.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | The Crucifixion (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
Brief description | Gilt bronze plaquette, depicting the Crucifixion, Flanders, 1490-1520 |
Physical description | Gilt bronze plaquette, depicting the Crucifixion with Christ on a cross with foliated arms. Also depicted are St John and the Virgin, flanked by decorated pilasters from which springs an ogee arch with cinquefoil tracery. Engraved at the base with the names of the three kings, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. |
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Marks and inscriptions | (Engraved at the base with the names of the three Magi, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar) |
Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
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Summary | This plaquette representing the Crucifixion was probably made in Flanders, in about 1490-1520. This is engraved at the base with the names of the Three Kings: Casper, Melchior and Balthasar. |
Collection | |
Accession number | A.19-1930 |
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Record created | February 24, 2005 |
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