Limoges. Attributed to Leonardo II LIMOSIN (c.1550-1625).

Limoges. Attributed to Leonardo II LIMOSIN (c.1550-1625).
" Saint André " - Late 16th, early 17th century.
Rare rectangular plate in polychrome painted enamel on a bluish black background. The Saint leans on the famous X-shaped cross which will be used to torture him.
Gold highlights for the nimbus and the starry background. Presence of silver straws in the spandrels.
Salmon counter-enamel.
Dim 13 x 9 cm.
Some shocks and lacks in the corners.
On a black velvet display.
The subject is related to plaques by Leonardo II LIMOSIN (inv. 402), representing St Clare, from the Museum of Fine Arts in LIMOGES.
A plaque representing St Catherine of Alexandria, from the Museum of St Louis, USA, also shows silver foliage and straws around the edges.
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