The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of January 20, 2025

Set of Four Ornamental Plaques

Set of Four Ornamental Plaques

c. 1380–1400

Description

These plaques appear to have been part of a larger ensemble forming a band of decoration affixed to a church altar. Each plaque is decorated in multiple techniques-embossing, engraving, enameling, and gilding-to create a sumptuous visual effect.
  • Gothic Art 1360-1440. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (August 6-September 15, 1963).
  • {{cite web|title=Set of Four Ornamental Plaques|url=false|author=|year=c. 1380–1400|access-date=20 January 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1923.916