St. Peter
Medal
17th century (Made)
17th century (Made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This is a model for a medal. It is a relief in wax on slate. It shows St Peter enthroned. The saint is seen slightly from the right, the keys are held in the crook of his left arm, the right raised in blessing. He has a halo and the full cloak falls round him in elaborate folds. The whole composition is kept within an incised circle.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | St. Peter |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Wax, Italian, 17th century |
| Physical description | Relief in wax on slate. St. Peter enthroned. The saint is seen slightly from the right, the keys are held in the crook of his left arm, the right raised in blessing. He has a halo and a full cloak falls round him in ellaborate folds. The whole composition is kept within an incised circle. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr G.F. Hill |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This is a model for a medal. It is a relief in wax on slate. It shows St Peter enthroned. The saint is seen slightly from the right, the keys are held in the crook of his left arm, the right raised in blessing. He has a halo and the full cloak falls round him in elaborate folds. The whole composition is kept within an incised circle. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.33-1932 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2004 |
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