Morse with Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

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mid-14th century · Gilded copper, silver, translucent enamel, parchment, glass gems · Medieval Art

This morse, used to fasten a priest's robe at the neck, combines the arts of the goldsmith and the illuminator. Under the rock crystal is an image of Saint Francis, painted on parchment. According to his legend, Saint Francis received the marks of Jesus' wounds from his Crucifixion as he knelt in prayer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-14th century

Medium

Gilded copper, silver, translucent enamel, parchment, glass gems

Culture

Italian

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917