Angels presenting the arms of Halewyn impaling Van Ghistele

Enameler Attributed to the Workshop of Nardon Pénicaud French

first quarter 16th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 544

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.

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Provenance

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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