A Martyred Saint

Unknown

late 15th or early 16th century · Basse-taille enamel on gold · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

A pendant to this enamel, with another martyred saint holding a book and a palm frond, was formerly in the Figdor Collection in Vienna. The size and shape of these plaques indicate that they were originally attached to the arms of a cross.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th or early 16th century

Medium

Basse-taille enamel on gold

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917