Devotional Medallion. Bronze, Enamel, Glass, Etc. Spanish School, 17th Century
Devotional medallion or medallion of constancy. Bronze, enamel, glass, etc. Spanish school, 17th century.
It has some flaws.
A devotional medallion commonly known as the “medal of constancy” or “medal of constancy in the faith,” or even the “brotherhood insignia” due to its shape. It consists of a triangular frame fitted with a suspension ring and simple enameled elements (juxtaposed “C”s, bands, and plant motifs), as well as two sides, each with a small space in the center—sometimes used to house relics. On one side, one can see the typical reverse design for this type of piece: the IHS, with the second letter surmounted by a Latin cross and resting on three nails, all surrounded by plant motifs and enameled in various colors. The obverse features a three-quarter view of the Virgin Mary (most likely the Immaculate Conception, according to standard iconography) against a natural landscape background. This type of devotional medallion appears frequently in the guild examination records of Barcelona dating approximately from 1620 to 1630, but examples have also been found in Toledo, Córdoba, Seville, and other cities. Experts generally refer to a series of brotherhood plaques or medallions (oval, rectangular, octagonal, or triangular) produced in Spanish workshops primarily between 1620 and 1640. Their iconography is generally strongly influenced by the teachings of the Council of Trent, and these objects also spread overseas.
Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 8 cm
It has some flaws.
A devotional medallion commonly known as the “medal of constancy” or “medal of constancy in the faith,” or even the “brotherhood insignia” due to its shape. It consists of a triangular frame fitted with a suspension ring and simple enameled elements (juxtaposed “C”s, bands, and plant motifs), as well as two sides, each with a small space in the center—sometimes used to house relics. On one side, one can see the typical reverse design for this type of piece: the IHS, with the second letter surmounted by a Latin cross and resting on three nails, all surrounded by plant motifs and enameled in various colors. The obverse features a three-quarter view of the Virgin Mary (most likely the Immaculate Conception, according to standard iconography) against a natural landscape background. This type of devotional medallion appears frequently in the guild examination records of Barcelona dating approximately from 1620 to 1630, but examples have also been found in Toledo, Córdoba, Seville, and other cities. Experts generally refer to a series of brotherhood plaques or medallions (oval, rectangular, octagonal, or triangular) produced in Spanish workshops primarily between 1620 and 1640. Their iconography is generally strongly influenced by the teachings of the Council of Trent, and these objects also spread overseas.
Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 8 cm
650 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Other
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 8,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1798406
Availability: In stock
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