St George and the Dragon
Plaquette
1475-1500 (made)
1475-1500 (made)
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Plaquettes are small plaques made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440s with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector’s pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings.
Enzola was the Master of the Mint in Ferrara. This plaquette is cast from the impression of the episcopal seal of Lorenzo Roverella, Bishop of Ferrara from 1460 to 1474.
Enzola was the Master of the Mint in Ferrara. This plaquette is cast from the impression of the episcopal seal of Lorenzo Roverella, Bishop of Ferrara from 1460 to 1474.
Object details
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Title | St George and the Dragon (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Saint George and the dragon, probably by Giovanni Francesco Enzola, North Italy, ca. 1475-1500 |
Physical description | St. George on a horse spearing the dragon, Princess Sabra watching. Background of Gothic tracery. In the exergue a triple arcade with a kneeling bishop between two shields of arms. Inscription. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'S . DNI . LAVRENTII . ROVERELLE . D . GRACIA . EPISCOPI . FERRAIE' (in the exergue) |
Object history | From the Salting bequest. Historical significance: The image derives from the impression of the episcopal seal of Lorenzo Roverella, Bishop of Ferrara (1460-74). |
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Summary | Plaquettes are small plaques made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440s with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector’s pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings. Enzola was the Master of the Mint in Ferrara. This plaquette is cast from the impression of the episcopal seal of Lorenzo Roverella, Bishop of Ferrara from 1460 to 1474. |
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Accession number | A.457-1910 |
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Record created | May 9, 2005 |
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