The Nativity with Saints
Plaquette
ca. 1513-23 (made)
ca. 1513-23 (made)
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This plaque is made by Lautizio Perugia from the impression of a seal of Cardinal Giulio de' Medici, who became afterwards Pope Clement VII.
In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time.
Lautizio da Perufia was a goldsmith in Rome. In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time.
In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time.
Lautizio da Perufia was a goldsmith in Rome. In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time.
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Title | The Nativity with Saints (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, the Nativity with Saints, by Lautizio da Perugia, Italy (Rome), ca. 1517-25 |
Physical description | This vesica-shaped plaque depicts a group in low relief of the Virgin and three Saints. Below is a shield of the Medici family, with an inscription. The Virgin kneels in the foreground worshipping the Child, behind her to the right is St. Peter, to the left St. Paul, in the centre St. Laurence. Shepherds are grouped in front of a background of architecture, above which appear God the Father and the dove. In the exergue angels support a cardinal's hat and a shield with the Medici arms. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'IVlius TiTulo Sancti Laurentiii IN. DAMaso PresByteR CARdinalis DE . MEDicis Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae VICE - CANcellarius THVSCIAE . BONoniae QuE LEGATus (Inscribed around the rim.) |
Object history | Bought in London, 1 l, 15s in 1863. |
Historical context | In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time. |
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Summary | This plaque is made by Lautizio Perugia from the impression of a seal of Cardinal Giulio de' Medici, who became afterwards Pope Clement VII. In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time. Lautizio da Perufia was a goldsmith in Rome. In 16th century Rome, new cardinals marked their elevation by commissioning spectacular and elaborate seals with inscriptions broadcasting their new titles. The goldsmith Lautizio da Perugia was unrivalled in his craft and was responsible for nearly all the Cardinal's seals in Rome at this time. |
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Accession number | 7799-1863 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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