Plaque with Christ in Majesty

ca. 1160–70
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 304
The style and technique of this plaque are close to the one with the Baptism of Jesus (17.190.430) also in this case, suggesting that it may have been part of the same altar or pulpit.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Plaque with Christ in Majesty
  • Date: ca. 1160–70
  • Geography: Made in Meuse Valley, Netherlands
  • Culture: South Netherlandish
  • Medium: Champlevé enamel, copper alloy, gilt
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 13/16 x 3 9/16 x 1/8 in. (14.7 x 9 x 0.3 cm)
  • Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.425
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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