The Deposition
Plaque
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies 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.
Object details
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Title | The Deposition (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze in a frame of moulded horn |
Brief description | Plaque, bronze, the Deposition, Italy, 16th century |
Physical description | Two men on ladders lower the body of Christ from the cross, at the foot of which stands St. Mary Magdalene. In the foreground on the left two women support the Virgin. Spectators are grouped about the foot of the cross, including on the right an armed man. In the background are rocky hills and in the sky small clouds. |
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Object history | Aquired in Italy, £2. |
Production | the moulded horn frame is of later date |
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Summary | Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies 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. |
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Accession number | 272-1864 |
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Record created | November 4, 2008 |
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