Pair Of Jesus And Mary Gilt Bronze Plaques, Netherlands, 17th Century

Pair of plaques with gilt bronze profiles, from the Netherlands around 1650, depicting the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ in profile. Surrounding text: Profile of Mary: MATER . IESU . CHRISTI . Profile of Jesus: EGO . SUM . VIA . VERITAS . ET . VITAL Christ is depicted bareheaded with long hair falling over his shoulders. These medallions are attributed to Pierre Goret, a medallist active in the Southern Netherlands in the mid-17th century and seem to have been inspired by the work of the 16th century Italian medallist Antonio Abondio. They were framed during the 19th century. Frame and Marie-Louise in blackened oak, a gilded band between the two enhances the contrast. Height of the bas-reliefs alone: 19 cm Width: 14.5 cm