Plaque with the Death of the Virgin

Workshop of Jean Pénicaud I French

early 16th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 544

The scene is the work of an innovative artist who was still struggling to master the laws of perspective.

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Title: Plaque with the Death of the Virgin
Artist: Workshop of Jean Pénicaud I (French, ca. 1490–after 1543)
Date: early 16th century
Geography: Made in Limoges, France
Culture: French
Medium: Painted enamel, copper
Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/8 x 6 5/8 in. (14.3 x 16.8 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Painted
Credit Line: The Jules S. Bache Collection, 1949
Object Number: 49.7.111
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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