Légende

Bracteate, attributed to Boleslaw III Wrymouth (Prince of Poland; 1086–1138), 1135–1138. In a pearl border, on the left side facing right, a kneeling prince shown in profile has his hands outstretched toward a bishop standing before him. Dressed in liturgical vestments, St. Adalbert (ca. 956–997) holds a crosier in his left hand while his right hand rests on the prince's head. Around the rim, in a linear border, is the inscription EBLDAVOIBEZLA. Romanesque style; liturgical vestment imagery; gesture of protection; depiction of bishop/saint and kneeling prince. Coin (bracteate), diameter 24.3–26.9 mm, weight 0.53 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A65_092

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

40.1Mo (3.4Mo) / 31.7cm x 31.7cm / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Bracteate attributed Boleslaw III Wrymouth Prince Poland 1086–1138 1135–1138 pearl border left side facing right kneeling prince shown profile hands outstretched bishop standing Dressed liturgical vestments St Adalbert ca 956–997 holds crosier left hand right hand rests prince's head rim linear border inscription EBLDAVOIBEZLA Romanesque style liturgical vestment imagery gesture protection depiction bishop saint kneeling prince Coin bracteate diameter 24.3–26.9 mm weight 0.53 g round worn metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas featuring irregular edge circular central design includes faint outline two standing figures shapes vertical folds lines suggesting drapery surrounded outer band decorative markings metal patches darker gray subtle brownish tarnish appearance aged textured.