Pope Benedict XIII (b.1649; Pope 1724-30)
Relief
1st half 18th century (made)
1st half 18th century (made)
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In this circular relief in coloured wax on a glass background, Pope Benedict XIII is shown in profile to the right wearing a red cap and a gold-embroidered cope over a red garment. There is an inscription around the edge reading 'BENEDICTVS XIII. PONT MAX' . On acquisition the relief was dated to 1729 however the date is no longer visible.
Object details
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| Title | Pope Benedict XIII (b.1649; Pope 1724-30) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Wax, Roman, by Johann Georg Sindler (1669-1732), first half of the 18th century |
| Physical description | Circular relief in coloured wax on a glass ground. The Pope is shown in profile to the right wearing a red cap and gold-embroidered cope over a red garment. Round the edge is the inscription: BENEDICTUS. XIII. PONT. MAX. On the wooden container in which the relief rests is a second inscription in gold letters: Gio: Giorgio: [surnamenot fully decipherable]. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Alec Tweedie |
| Production | The relief was stated on acquisition to be dated 1729 but the date is no longer visible. |
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| Summary | In this circular relief in coloured wax on a glass background, Pope Benedict XIII is shown in profile to the right wearing a red cap and a gold-embroidered cope over a red garment. There is an inscription around the edge reading 'BENEDICTVS XIII. PONT MAX' . On acquisition the relief was dated to 1729 however the date is no longer visible. |
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| Accession number | A.45-1940 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2004 |
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