Four-lobed Bronze Plaque - Archangel Gabriel - Italy, Quattrocento, Late 15th Century, Medieval

Bronze four-lobed plate - Archangel Gabriel - Italy, Quattrocento, late 15th century, Medieval

Rare bronze four-lobed plate from a processional cross, Italian work from the late 15th or very early 16th century.

The central medallion depicts the archangel Gabriel half-body, nimbed and in profile to the right, holding two large plants evoking ears of wheat.

The central medallion depicts the archangel Gabriel mid-body, nimbed and in profile to the right, holding two large plants evoking ears of wheat. Four more difficult-to-identify nimbed figures are positioned in the four peripheral lobes.

The whole elegantly testifies to Italian Renaissance and Quattrocento aesthetics, with delicate modeling and a very balanced composition.

Very fine antique dark brown patina.
Very good condition.

A comparable medallion, of smaller dimensions and in a later style, is preserved at the Musée du Louvre (inv. OA 2842).

The medallion is in very good condition.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.2 cm.

Price without shipping costs

Police Register Ref: A068

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