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The Crucifixion

Plaquette
1490-1520 (made)
Artist/Maker
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

Categories
Object type
TitleThe 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
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
Subjects depicted
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 createdFebruary 24, 2005
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