The Assumption of the Virgin
Plaquette
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This gilt bronze plaquette represents the Assumption of the Virgin. It is made in South Germany, possibly Munich, in the early 17th century.
The Virgin raises in a cloud her feet resting on Cherubim, and supported by four Angels, two on each side. Her mandorla is flanked by clouds. Cherubim appear in the clouds and against the mandorla. At the bottom is a landscape, with a tree stump to the left. To the right hills and a wood. In the centre is the empty tomb.
The Virgin raises in a cloud her feet resting on Cherubim, and supported by four Angels, two on each side. Her mandorla is flanked by clouds. Cherubim appear in the clouds and against the mandorla. At the bottom is a landscape, with a tree stump to the left. To the right hills and a wood. In the centre is the empty tomb.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Assumption of the Virgin (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze plaquette |
| Brief description | Plaquette, gilt bronze, the Assumption of the Virgin, South German, possibly Munich, early 17th century |
| Physical description | The Virgin raises in a cloud her feet resting on Cherubim, and supported by four Angels, two on each side. Her mandorla is flanked by clouds. Cherubim appear in the clouds and against the mandorla. At the bottom a landscape, with a tree stump to the left. To the right hills and a wood. In the centre is the empty tomb. |
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| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A. |
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| Summary | This gilt bronze plaquette represents the Assumption of the Virgin. It is made in South Germany, possibly Munich, in the early 17th century. The Virgin raises in a cloud her feet resting on Cherubim, and supported by four Angels, two on each side. Her mandorla is flanked by clouds. Cherubim appear in the clouds and against the mandorla. At the bottom is a landscape, with a tree stump to the left. To the right hills and a wood. In the centre is the empty tomb. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.69-1949 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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