Westphalia 2nd half 16th century - A carved oak relief of Fortitudo and Caritas, Westphalia, second half 16th century - image-1

Lot 2212 Dα

Westphalia 2nd half 16th century - A carved oak relief of Fortitudo and Caritas, Westphalia, second half 16th century

Auction 1153 - overview Cologne
30.05.2020, 11:00 - Fine Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.500 €
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Westphalia 2nd half 16th century

A carved oak relief of Fortitudo and Caritas, Westphalia, second half 16th century

The reverse flattened.. This relief depicts personifications of the two Christian cardinal virtues of Fortitudo (strength) and Caritas (charity). The pendant piece mentioned in literature would have depicted Fides (faith) and Justitia (justice). These panels are said to originate from Burg Hardenberg.
With a visible join in the centre. In good overall condition. Mounted in a newer wooden frame. 65.5 x 52.5 cm (without frame)..

Provenance

In private ownership, Westphalia, since the first publication in 1929.

Literature

J. Körner: Die Bau- und Kunstdenkmäler von Westfalen. Landkreis Recklinghausen und Stadtkreise Recklinghausen, Bottrop, Buer, Gladbeck und Osterfeld, Münster 1929, p. 123 & 125 (Gladbeck) with illus. of the pendent.