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Adoration of the Magi

Plaquette
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bronze plaquette representing the Adoration of the Magi was made by Moderno in the 16th century Padua, Italy. This was formerly gilt but is now cracked and the surface is much worn.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAdoration of the Magi (generic title)
Materials and techniques
bronze formerly gilt
Brief description
Adoration of the Magi, Bronze Italian 16th cent moderno
Physical description
Plaquette in bronze, the Adoration of the Magi. Before the stable is seated the Virgin with the Child on her knee, and St. Joseph and another child by her side. The first king has a long beard and kneels before the Child, behind him are the other two kings with their gifts attended by three men. From the rocks to the left descends a procession of men and animals. Above is the star.
Dimensions
  • Height: 114mm
  • Width: 85mm
Subjects depicted
Summary
This bronze plaquette representing the Adoration of the Magi was made by Moderno in the 16th century Padua, Italy. This was formerly gilt but is now cracked and the surface is much worn.
Bibliographic references
  • Cf. Molinier, E. Les Plaquettes: catalogue raisonné. Paris :J. Rouam, 1886. no. 168.
  • Cf. Maclagan, Eric. Catalogue of Italian Plaquettes. London, 1924. p. 28.
  • Cf. Rizzini, P. Illustrazione dei civici musei di Brescia. Brescia, 1889. no. 38.
  • Cf. Cahn, J. ed. Die medaillen und plaketten der kunstsammlung W.P. Metzler in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt, 1903 no. 22d.
Collection
Accession number
A.13-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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