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Plaquette

late 16th or early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Spain (made)

This plaquette, probably made in the late 16th or early 17th century, represents the Adoration of the Magi. The Virgin is seated in the foreground with the naked Child in her lap. One of the kings kneels, the other two stand on left and right. St. Joseph stands behind the Virgin.


Object details

Categories
Plaques & Plaquettes
Christianity
Object type
Plaquette
Materials and techniques
Gilt Brass
Brief description
Plaquette, the Adoration of the Magi, gilt brass. Spanish late 16th or early 17th century.
Physical description
Plaquette in gilt brass representing the Adoration of the Magi. The Virgin is seated in the foreground with the naked Child in her lap. One of the kings kneels, the other two stand on left and right. St. Joseph stands behind the Virgin. In the background, on the left, is the kings' retinue with camels, on the right, classical buildings with the ox and ass.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.3cm
  • Width: 7.2cm
Subjects depicted
Magi
Ox
Ass
Camels
Retinue
Virgin Mary
Christ
Joseph (Of Nazareth, Saint)
Adoration of the Magi
Summary
This plaquette, probably made in the late 16th or early 17th century, represents the Adoration of the Magi. The Virgin is seated in the foreground with the naked Child in her lap. One of the kings kneels, the other two stand on left and right. St. Joseph stands behind the Virgin.
Bibliographic references
  • Cf. Braun, E. W. Archiv für Medaillen- und Plakettenkunde. III, 1921. no. 1.
  • Cf. Weber, Ingrid. Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten. Herstellung: F. Bruckmann KG, München, 1975. pl. 295; 1038, 1.
  • Cf. [Sales Catalogue] The Rosenheim collections. Sotheby, 1923. London. No. 744.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.40-1925

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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