Enamel plaque of The Nativity, reset in a gilt and niello frame with the Imago Pietatis in arched pediment; handle added to reverse to form Pax
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Photo © Courtauld
Photo © Courtauld
Maker
France (Limoges) late 15th century (enameler)
1575-1599
1575-1599
(metalworker)
1500-1599
1500-1599
Title
Enamel plaque of The Nativity, reset in a gilt and niello frame with the Imago Pietatis in arched pediment; handle added to reverse to form Pax
Date of Production
1475 - 1499
Medium
Copper painted in polychrome enamels, within a gilt metal, silver and niello frame.
Dimensions
Height: 6.6 cm (plaque)
Height: 16.7 cm (frame)
Height: 16.7 cm (frame)
Object Number
O.1966.GP.62
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier-Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
Courtauld Gallery, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Inscriptions
Inscription: inscription : inscribed : on architrave : : ECCE LVX MONDI
Provenance
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