Plaquette
18th-19th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Marks and inscriptions | "S. MARIANE S. CATHERINE AD. PONTE. FABRORUM. S. GOTARDUS." |
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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. |
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Accession number | A.17-1930 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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