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Plaquette

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This plaquette in lead represents St. Mary Magdalene kneeling to the right and looking upwards to a group of angels. This was probably made in the 17th century Germany or Flanders.


Object details

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Brief description
Plaquette st mary magdalene; lead. German or Flemish, 17th century.
Physical description
Lead plaquette, St. Mary Magdalene kneels to the right with her hands to her breast; she looks upwards to a group of angels in the left upper corner. Before her are a skull, a cross, and a vase. The background is formed by a thick wood.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.8cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
This plaquette in lead represents St. Mary Magdalene kneeling to the right and looking upwards to a group of angels. This was probably made in the 17th century Germany or Flanders.
Collection
Accession number
A.25-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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