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St Francis of Assisi

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

This plaquette, probably made in Spain in about 1600, represents St. Francis of Assisi praying before a crucifix. The stigmata are visible on his hands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSt Francis of Assisi (generic title)
Materials and techniques
gilt-brass
Brief description
Brass plaquette of St. Francis of Assisi, Spain, 16th century.
Physical description
Brass plaquette of St. Francis of Assisi. The saint, clothed in a Franciscan habit, prays before a crucifix, his arms crossed on his breast. Below the crucifix is a rock on which are a skull, a book and a scourge.
Dimensions
  • Height: 103mm
  • Width: 22mm
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Subjects depicted
Summary
This plaquette, probably made in Spain in about 1600, represents St. Francis of Assisi praying before a crucifix. The stigmata are visible on his hands.
Bibliographic references
  • Cf. Braun, E. W. Archiv für Medaillen- und Plakettenkunde. III, 1921. no. 17. p. 20.
  • Cf. Costilla, Manuel Aullo. Ensayo de un Catálogo de Plaquetas o Bronces Religiosos Españoles. Arte Español. XVI, 1946-7. p. 109. fig. 21.
  • Weber, Ingrid. Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten. Herstellung: F. Bruckmann KG, München, 1975. pl. 297. no. 1041, 9.
Collection
Accession number
A.46-1925

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Record createdNovember 1, 2004
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