Emperor Constantine the Great
3rd quarter 15th c. | Cristoforo di Geremia
The first plaquettes were created around 1440 in Rome as impressions of antique gems. Such small, single-sided bronze reliefs with depictions of mythological and historical subjects or antique and contemporary sovereigns were eagerly collected and traded. Like prints, they served to disseminate artistic ideas. They were occasionally also employed to decorate hats or household utensils.
The first plaquettes were created around 1440 in Rome as impressions of antique gems. Such small, single-sided bronze reliefs with depictions of mythological and historical subjects or antique and contemporary sovereigns were eagerly collected and traded. Like prints, they served to disseminate artistic ideas. They were occasionally also employed to decorate hats or household utensils.
Attributed to:
Cristoforo di Geremia (um 1430 - 1476) DNB
Time:
3rd quarter 15th c.
Object Name
relief; plaque; bronze sculpture
Culture
Rome (?)
Material/technology:
Bronze
Dimensions:
D. 12 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 7627
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