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Plaquette

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

This bronze plaquette representing St. Mary Magdalene, was probably made in the 17th century Italy. It was acquired by Dr. Hildburgh in Venice in 1912.


Object details

Categories
Plaques & Plaquettes
Christianity
Object type
Plaquette
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Plaquette St Mary Magdalene, bronze. Italian 17th century.
Physical description
Plaquette in bronze representing St, Mary Magdalene. The upper part of her body is bare, she holds her left hand to her breast, her right supports a skull on her left knee. Her right foot rests on a small plinth.
Dimensions
  • Height: 129mm
  • Width: 89mm
Subjects depicted
Skull
Mary Magdalen (Magdalene)
Summary
This bronze plaquette representing St. Mary Magdalene, was probably made in the 17th century Italy. It was acquired by Dr. Hildburgh in Venice in 1912.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.34-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O313894/plaquette-unknown/
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