Italian - Dish with Symbols of Christ's Passion - Walters 4174
Summary
The oval disk depicts angels holding the symbols of Christ's Passion, including the column to which he was tied, whips, nails, hammer, and the Crown of Thorns. The plate was most likely used to support an altar vessel during services.
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artwork
italian renaissance maiolica in the walters art museum
italian art in the walters art museum
walters art museum
Date
1400 - 1600
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
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