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Plaquette

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Da Castelbolognese, Giovanni Bernardi (artist)
Place of origin
Italy (made)

This silver plaquette was made by Giovanni Bernardi da Castelbolognese in the 16th century Italy. This plaquette represents a battle scene, and is signed 'IO. BE.' on a shield held by one of the warriors.


Object details

Category
Plaques & Plaquettes
Object type
Plaquette
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Silver plaquette, depicting a battle scene, Italian, 16th century.
Physical description
Plaquette in silver depicting a battle scene. Signed on a shield held by one of the warriors.
Dimensions
  • Length: 57.5mm
  • Width: 69mm
Marks and inscriptions
"IO BE" (signed on a shield)
Subjects depicted
Battle
Warrior
Shield
Summary
This silver plaquette was made by Giovanni Bernardi da Castelbolognese in the 16th century Italy. This plaquette represents a battle scene, and is signed 'IO. BE.' on a shield held by one of the warriors.
Bibliographic references
  • Molinier, Émile. Les plaquettes: les bronzes de la renaisance: catalogue raisoné. Paris, J. Rouam, 1886. no. 338.
  • Martini, Luciana. Piccol: bronzi e placchette del Museo Nazionale di Ravenna. Bologna: University Press, 1985. pp. 184-185, no. 62.
  • Königliche Museen zu Berlin. Beschreibung der Bildwerke der christlichen Epochen. IV. Die deutschen Bildwerke und die der anderen cisalpinen Länder. Berlin, 1910. no. 1235. pl. LXVII.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.82-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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