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Plaquette

18th-19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This gilt bronze plaquette represents the Virgin with St. Gothard and St. Catherine of Alexandria. This was probably made in the 18th or 19th century Italy.


Object details

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Brief description
Plaquette the virgin with ss gothard & catherine; bronze gilt. Italian 18th-19th century.
Physical description
Gilt bronze plaquette representing the Virgin with St. Gothard and St. Catherine of Alexandria. In the centre the Virgin is seated on a high throne, her breast pierced with the swords of the seven sorrows. On the left stands St. Gothard in bishop's vestments, on the right St. Catherine with palm branch and wheel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.9cm
  • Width: 9cm
Marks and inscriptions
"S. MARIANE S. CATHERINE AD. PONTE. FABRORUM. S. GOTARDUS."
Subjects depicted
Summary
This gilt bronze plaquette represents the Virgin with St. Gothard and St. Catherine of Alexandria. This was probably made in the 18th or 19th century Italy.
Collection
Accession number
A.17-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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