The Blessings of Peace
Plaquette
ca. 1580 (made)
ca. 1580 (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.
The relief depicts the victorious figure of Peace surrounded by abandoned armour and weaponry. Scenes in the background show the renewal of daily life.
The relief depicts the victorious figure of Peace surrounded by abandoned armour and weaponry. Scenes in the background show the renewal of daily life.
Object details
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| Title | The Blessings of Peace (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lead |
| Brief description | Plaquette, lead, Germany (Nuremberg) ca. 1580 |
| Physical description | Plaquette in lead, The blessings of Peace. The helmeted figure of Peace stands in the middle looking to the left. Seated on a brick base at either side of her are two bound warriors surrounded by trophies. In the background a landscape with ploughmen to the left. Above a flying putto with wreath. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs R. de l'Hopital |
| Object history | Given by Mrs R de l'Hôpital. |
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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. The relief depicts the victorious figure of Peace surrounded by abandoned armour and weaponry. Scenes in the background show the renewal of daily life. |
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| Accession number | A.38-1936 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2005 |
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