An allegorical subject
Plaquette
ca. 1500 (made)
ca. 1500 (made)
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This plaquette showing an allegorical scene is made by the Master IO.F.F., a plaquette-maker working ca. 1500.
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 book-bindings.
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 book-bindings.
Object details
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| Title | An allegorical subject (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, an allegorical subject, by the Master IO.F.F., Italy, ca. 1500 |
| Physical description | On a pedestal an old man seated breaking a stick, below him a warrior. In the centre two men, one kneeling and trying to break a bundle of sticks, the other standing and breaking a single stick above his head. Other men. In teh sky the sign of Taurus under a star, between a small cupid and a crescent moon. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This plaquette showing an allegorical scene is made by the Master IO.F.F., a plaquette-maker working ca. 1500. 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 book-bindings. |
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| Accession number | A.471-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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