A Saint
Plaquette
17th century - 18th century (made)
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.
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 | |
Title | A 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 |
|
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 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | June 24, 2009 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSON