Plaque with Christ with Adam and Eve in Limbo
These plaques depict the Heavenly Coronation of the Virgin (top), the Virgin in mourning (left), Saint John in mourning (right), and the Descent into Limbo (bottom).
Artwork Details
- Title:Plaque with Christ with Adam and Eve in Limbo
- Date:14th century
- Geography:Made in Catalonia, Spain
- Culture:Catalan
- Medium:Basse taille enamel, silver
- Dimensions:Overall: 2 3/16 x 2 x 1/16 in. (5.5 x 5.1 x 0.1 cm)
- Classification:Enamels-Basse taille
- Credit Line:Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
- Object Number:17.190.972
- Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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14th century
ca. 1150–75
ca. 1115–20
ca. 1150–75
ca. 1220–1230
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