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A Saint

Plaquette
17th century - 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This relief represents a saint and is made in Italy in the 17th-18th century.
The Bishop Saint kneels at an Altar which is on the left and he is turned three-quarters to the front, with his hands crossed on his breast. There is gilding on his halo, cape, alb and mitre. There is an open book on the Altar, the crozier and mitre are on the floor in front of the Altar. There is a curtain on the right.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA Saint (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Relief in bronze
Brief description
Plaquette, relief in gilt bronze, a saint, Italy, 17th-18th century
Physical description
The Bishop Saint kneels at an Altar which is on the left, he is turned three-quarters to the front, with his hands crossed on his breast. There is gilding on his halo, cape, alb and mitre. There is an open book on the Altar, the crozier and mitre are on the floor in front of the Altar. There is a curtain on the right.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 21.4cm
Object history
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This relief represents a saint and is made in Italy in the 17th-18th century.
The Bishop Saint kneels at an Altar which is on the left and he is turned three-quarters to the front, with his hands crossed on his breast. There is gilding on his halo, cape, alb and mitre. There is an open book on the Altar, the crozier and mitre are on the floor in front of the Altar. There is a curtain on the right.
Collection
Accession number
A.70-1949

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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