Probably South German 3rd quarter 16th century - A brass plaque with the Entombment, presumably South German, third quarter 16th century - image-1

Lot 1643 Dα

Probably South German 3rd quarter 16th century - A brass plaque with the Entombment, presumably South German, third quarter 16th century

Auction 1209 - overview Cologne
19.11.2022, 11:00 - Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture 14th-19th Centuries
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €

Probably South German 3rd quarter 16th century

A brass plaque with the Entombment, presumably South German, third quarter 16th century

Cast, engraved and gilded bronze. Devotional work depicting Christ's body upon the sarcophagus surrounded by the Virgin, Saint John and two angels with Mount Golgotha in the background and the dove of the Holy Spirit above.
With minimal wear and abrasions. 9.8 x 6.5 cm.