Christ With A Reed – Oval Polychrome Enamel Plaque, 17th Century
Christ with the Reed – Oval polychrome enamel plaque, 17th century
Description
Rare oval plaque in polychrome painted enamel depicting Christ with the Reed (Ecce Homo), on a deep blue background with aubergine counter-enamel.
Christ is depicted wearing a crown of thorns, with his hands bound, holding the reed, in accordance with the classical iconography of the Passion.
The rendering of the face, the delicacy of the skin tones, the gold highlights on the cloak, and the intensity of the blue background attest to the high quality of the work, characteristic of 17th-century enamel production.
Condition
The plaque has visible chips and missing areas, particularly around the edges
Despite this condition, the pictorial quality and expressive power of the composition remain remarkable.
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Width: 9,5 cm
Height: 14,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1802678
Availability: In stock
