Venus And Adonis, 17th Century Late Period Plaque

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Venus And Adonis, 17th Century Late Period Plaque

Artist: D'après Hans Jammitzer

Venus and Adonis Plaque Haute-Epoque XVIIemeRare richly gilded lead plaqueThis one presents Venus and Adonis after the model of Hans JAMMITZER II (1539-1603)In the center of the plaque, we find Venus, Adonis is lying on her knees, we also see a putto in a forest setting.On the edge, we find a wild boar hunt.In Ovid's Metarmophoses, Venus asks Adonis to hunt only harmless animals and not lions and wild boars (BOOK X).Adonis attacked the wild boar which killed him. This one is represented alongside the two lovers.This model of plaque is referenced in several museums including those of Prague and AshmoleanDiameter: 15.2 cm, brass attachment on the backFree and insured shipping in mainland France

3 000 €

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C.A.B.A Antiquités - Mouleydier, France

Period: 17th century

Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Lead

Diameter: 15,2 cm

Reference (ID): 1617558

Availability: In stock

Venus And Adonis, 17th Century Late Period Plaque

CURIOSITIES, RENAISSANCE, LOUIS 13TH

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