Hope
Plaquette
1580-1600 (made)
1580-1600 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This bronze plaquette representing Hope was probably made by the Master of the Cardinal Virtues in South Germany, in about 1580-1600. Hope is depicted as a female reclining to the right and looking upward to the left towards God the Father who is seen in the clouds.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Hope (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze plaquette depicting Hope, by the Master of the Cardinal Virtues, South Germany, 16th century |
| Physical description | Rectangular bronze plaquette depicting Hope, reclining naked to the right, looking upwards towards God. Behind her a landscape. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This bronze plaquette representing Hope was probably made by the Master of the Cardinal Virtues in South Germany, in about 1580-1600. Hope is depicted as a female reclining to the right and looking upward to the left towards God the Father who is seen in the clouds. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.21-1930 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2005 |
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