Gilded, chased and embossed copper relief. Gothic. 14th
Gilded, chased and embossed copper relief. Gothic. 14th century.
Maiestas Domini. Christ in Majesty". The relief would have been affixed, possibly to a chest or a domestic altar. The haloed Christ sits on his throne of glory. Delicate chasework on the face, which is so sweet-looking it is almost feminine. There are flaws in the lower part.
Provenance: Martí Mas Tubau collection, Barcelona. Bought in Sotheby´s London on 6/7/1993.
11,5 x 4,3 cm.
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Gilded, chased and embossed copper relief. Gothic. 14th century.
Maiestas Domini. Christ in Majesty". The relief would have been affixed, possibly to a chest or a domestic altar. The haloed Christ sits on his throne of glory. Delicate chasework on the face, which is so sweet-looking it is almost feminine. There are flaws in the lower part.
Provenance: Martí Mas Tubau collection, Barcelona. Bought in Sotheby´s London on 6/7/1993.
11,5 x 4,3 cm.