Juan de Orona (Zaragoza, documented between 1554
Juan de Orona (Zaragoza, documented between 1554 - 1591)
Large wrought silver pax-board, chased embossed and enamelled. Marked.
It has an architectural structure similar to an altarpiece, topped with a triangular pediment resting on two pilasters in the shape of caryatids. The tympanum depicts the figure of God the Father in high relief. The centre forms a round arch, framing the figure of Saint Jerome, richly sculpted and enamelled. The base is topped with a pair of angels holding a cabochon. The back is chased with floral and geometric decoration and has a handle, richly sculpted in the shape of a fantastical animal. An example similar to this pax-board can be found in the Church of Santa Cruz in Zaragoza, also depicting Saint Jerome the Penitent and dated 1578.
There is also a similar pax-board, depicting Saint George, at the MNAC in Barcelona, with inventory number 122482-000.
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Juan de Orona (Zaragoza, documented between 1554 - 1591)
Large wrought silver pax-board, chased embossed and enamelled. Marked.
It has an architectural structure similar to an altarpiece, topped with a triangular pediment resting on two pilasters in the shape of caryatids. The tympanum depicts the figure of God the Father in high relief. The centre forms a round arch, framing the figure of Saint Jerome, richly sculpted and enamelled. The base is topped with a pair of angels holding a cabochon. The back is chased with floral and geometric decoration and has a handle, richly sculpted in the shape of a fantastical animal. An example similar to this pax-board can be found in the Church of Santa Cruz in Zaragoza, also depicting Saint Jerome the Penitent and dated 1578.
There is also a similar pax-board, depicting Saint George, at the MNAC in Barcelona, with inventory number 122482-000.
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