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Plaquette

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

This plaquette in gilt bronze representing the Holy Trinity was probably made in the 16th century Italy. It was acquired in Brescia in 1912.


Object details

Categories
Plaques & Plaquettes
Christianity
Object type
Plaquette
Materials and techniques
Gilt Bronze
Brief description
Plaquette the holy trinity, gilt bronze. Italian 16th century.
Physical description
Plaquette in gilt bronze representing the Holy Trinity. God the Father supports a crucifix above which is the Dove. Border of scrollwork and Cherub heads. On the reverse are four projecting loops.
Dimensions
  • Height: 87mm
  • Width: 78mm
Subjects depicted
The Holy Trinity
Cherub
Dove
God
Summary
This plaquette in gilt bronze representing the Holy Trinity was probably made in the 16th century Italy. It was acquired in Brescia in 1912.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.31-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O313897/plaquette-unknown/
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