Angels presenting the arms of Halewyn impaling Van Ghistele
From the direction of the gazes and the tilt of the head of the figure at center left, it is possible to suggest that the four angels were originally intended as witnesses to a scene, perhaps a Nativity, on another plaque framed below this one, along with others, in a triptych.
Artwork Details
- Title: Angels presenting the arms of Halewyn impaling Van Ghistele
- Enameler: Attributed to the Workshop of Nardon Pénicaud (French, 1470–1542/43)
- Date: first quarter 16th century
- Culture: French, Limoges
- Medium: Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt
- Classification: Enamels
- Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
- Object Number: 14.40.697d
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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