Bronze Plaquette - Saint John The Baptist - 17th Century 17 - Haute Epoque

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"Bronze Plaquette - Saint John The Baptist - 17th Century 17 - Haute Epoque"

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Bronze plaquette, Saint John the Baptist, 17th century

This plaquette depicts Saint John the Baptist as a three-quarter lenght bust facing slightly left. Wearing his camel skin melota, he hold a sheep on a book, as well as a banner whose pole is made of a cross. Arount top edges: "NON SUREXIT MAIOR", from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew (ch.11, v.11): "non surrexit inter natos mulierum maior Iohanne Baptista" (Among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist).

Very good condition, a suspension loop on the top.

Height with loop: 11,3 cm
Height without loop: 10 cm

Price: 800 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze
Width: 7 cm
Height: 11,3 cm

Reference: 1292330