The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 22, 2024

Ornamental Plaque

Ornamental Plaque

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=Ornamental Plaque|url=false|author=|year=c. 1380–1400|access-date=22 March 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1923.916.4