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Plaquette

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

This plaquette in bronze represents the Visitation. This was probably made in the 17th century Netherlands.


Object details

Categories
Plaques & Plaquettes
Christianity
Object type
Plaquette
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Plaquette the visitation; bronze Netherlandish 17th century.
Physical description
Bronze plaquette representing the Visitation. In the centre the Virgin embraces St Elizabeth. On the left are two men, one in a wide hat and carrying a bundle. In the background four other men, and a landscape faintly indicated. On either side are parts of houses.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.8cm
  • Width: 16cm
Subjects depicted
Men
Virgin
Elizabeth (Saint)
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Summary
This plaquette in bronze represents the Visitation. This was probably made in the 17th century Netherlands.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.24-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O313853/plaquette-unknown/
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