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St Francis of Paola

Plaquette
ca. 1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Spain (made)

This plaquettein gilt brass was made in Spain in about 1600. This represents the last illness of St. Francis of Paola, when he asked to be carried to church barefoot exalting his fellow-friars to recommend themselves to charity, before returning to his cell, where he died, at the age of 91.


Object details

Categories
Sculpture
Christianity
Coins & Medals
Object type
Plaquette
TitleSt Francis of Paola (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gilt brass
Gilt Brass
Cast
Brief description
Gilt brass plaquette of St. Francis of Paola, Spain, ca. 1600
Physical description
Gilt brass plaquette of St. Francis of Paola. The scene represented is that of the saint's last illness, when he asked to be carried to church barefoot exalting his fellow friars to recommend themselves to charity. St Francis in monastic habit, kneels to the left before an altar, on which are a cross, a whip, and a skull. Above is a vision of cherubs surrounding a gloria with the word 'CHARITAS'. On the right a group of monks, and part of a building. With a moulded rim.
Dimensions
  • Height: 103mm
  • Width: 72mm
Marks and inscriptions
'CHARITAS'
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Subjects depicted
Putti
Cross
Skull
Scourges
Francis of Paola (Saint)
Summary
This plaquettein gilt brass was made in Spain in about 1600. This represents the last illness of St. Francis of Paola, when he asked to be carried to church barefoot exalting his fellow-friars to recommend themselves to charity, before returning to his cell, where he died, at the age of 91.
Bibliographic references
  • Cf. Costilla, Manuel Aullo. Ensayo de un Catálogo de Plaquetas o Bronces Religiosos Españoles. Arte Español. XVI, 1946-7. p. 111. fig. 29.
  • Cf. Weber, Ingrid. Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten. Herstellung: F. Bruckmann KG, München, 1975. pl. 297. no. 1041, 10.
  • Cf. Farmer, David Hugh. The Oxford Dictionary of Saints. Oxford, 1987. p. 170.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.30-1925

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Record createdNovember 1, 2004
Record URL
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