Adoration of the Magi
Plaquette
late 15th century or early 16th century (made)
late 15th century or early 16th century (made)
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This plaquette in bronze, representing The Adoration of the Magi, is made by Moderno in the late 15th or early 16th century in Italy.
Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings.
MODERNO (1467-1528) (Galeazzo Mondella) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings.
MODERNO (1467-1528) (Galeazzo Mondella) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490.
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Title | Adoration of the Magi (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, The Adoration of the Magi, by Moderno, Italy, late 15th or early 16th century |
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Content description | Plaque depicts to the right, in the front of a shed, the seated Virgin; behind her is St. Joseph and a naked child. The Magi approach from the left, the foremost kneeling; a procession of followers winds through the hilly background. |
Object history | Acquired in Naples (10s. 4d.) |
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Summary | This plaquette in bronze, representing The Adoration of the Magi, is made by Moderno in the late 15th or early 16th century in Italy. Plaquettes are small plaques or reliefs made of bronze, brass, lead or precious metals. They originated in the 1440ies with the desire to reproduce coins and hardstone engravings from ancient Greece and Rome. Some were made as collector's pieces, to be viewed and displayed in private, and others for practical purposes. They also inspired designs in other media, from architecture to bookbindings. MODERNO (1467-1528) (Galeazzo Mondella) is the pseudonym of this goldsmith and medallist active in North Italy and later in Rome. He signed certain pieces of his work with OPUS MODERNI (opus is the Latin term for 'work' - which then means 'work of the modern'). The modern here is referring to the Ancient World, in contrary to the Naturalism of the Gothic. His earliest works may date around 1485-1490, and his earliest dated work is 1490. |
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Accession number | 7453-1861 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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