Plaquette
ca. 1550-1620 (made)
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This bronze plaquette was probably made in France, in about 1550-1620. This plaquette represents two female figures as Spring and Summer and the companion plaquette of Autumn and Winter is also in the Museum (A. 492-1910). There is a terracotta relief, probably moulded from this plaquette, in the museum at Maidstone.
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Materials and techniques | dark brown patina with traces of gilding |
Brief description | Bronze plaquette, Spring and Summer. French ca. 1550-1620. |
Physical description | Plaquette in bronze representing two draped female figures, Spring and Summer, walking to the right over flowery ground. Summer to the right holds a bunch of barley in her left hand and turns towards Spring taking the flowers which she holds in her dress. |
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Credit line | Given by F. A. White |
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Summary | This bronze plaquette was probably made in France, in about 1550-1620. This plaquette represents two female figures as Spring and Summer and the companion plaquette of Autumn and Winter is also in the Museum (A. 492-1910). There is a terracotta relief, probably moulded from this plaquette, in the museum at Maidstone. |
Bibliographic reference | Königliche Museen zu Berlin. Beschreibung der Bildwerke der christlichen Epochen. 2. Die italienischen Bronzen. Berlin, 1904. no. 809. |
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Accession number | A.163-1920 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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