Pax
early 16th century (made)
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This bronze pax representing the Crucifixion was probably made in the early 16th century North Italy. It was acquired by Dr. Hildburgh in Madrid in 1915. The device on the plinth is perhaps the badge of some local Memento Mori fraternity.
Object details
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| Brief description | Pax the crucixion, bronze. North Italian early 16th century. |
| Physical description | Pax in bronze depicting the Crucifixion. The cross stands between the Virgin and St. John. At its foot is a skull and a shield bearing a small cross. Architectural border, the upper half of which is arched and surmounted by a cherub. |
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| Summary | This bronze pax representing the Crucifixion was probably made in the early 16th century North Italy. It was acquired by Dr. Hildburgh in Madrid in 1915. The device on the plinth is perhaps the badge of some local Memento Mori fraternity. |
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| Accession number | A.27-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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