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

by-nc

Maker

France (Limoges) late 15th century (enameler)
1575-1599
(metalworker)
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)

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

Information not yet known or updated

Information on this object may be incomplete and will be updated as research progresses. We are particularly committed to addressing any discriminatory or offensive language and ideas that may be present in our records.
We are also constantly working to digitise the collection and improve the quality of our digital resources; images will be added/updated as new photography becomes available.
To help improve this record and to enquire about images of the Courtauld Gallery Collection, please email gallery.collectionsonline@courtauld.ac.uk

Find out more about using and licensing our images.

____________________________

Buy a print from our collection