Sujet
Reliquary cover plenary of an evangelistary of 9th century, made of gilded copper with semi precious stones, size 275 x 350 mm
Légende
Reliquary cover plenary of an evangelistary of 9th century, made of gilded copper with semi precious stones, size 275 x 350 mm, The ivory relief is part of a diptych representing a pair of Roman consuls, later probably thought of as St Peter. The ivory relief dated to the 4th century, AD and its size is 112 x 253mm. The plenary was adapted in mid 14th c It was brought to Prague by Emperor Charles IV.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Chapter Library, Cathedral of St Vitus, Prague
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A30_464
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
18,1Mo (2,0Mo) / 18,8cm x 24,1cm / 2226 x 2842 (300dpi)