Processional cross ca. 1460-80 Italian, Florence Inscriptions on the back of this object indicate that it served as the repository for a relic believed to be a fragment of the True Cross and that it is thought to have been made for a convent of the Poor Clares, probably in Florence. It is an extraordinary example of Florentine Renaissance metalwork, incorporating within its silver-gilt frame a series of twenty silver plaques with nielloed scenes depicting the Passion of Christ and various saints.. Processional cross 193506

Brand: PL Photography Limited
SKU: 6145-29790315
Availability: InStock

Processional cross ca. 1460-80 Italian, Florence Inscriptions on the back of this object indicate that it served as the repository for a relic believed to be a fragment of the True Cross and that it is thought to have been made for a convent of the Poor Clares, probably in Florence. It is an extraordinary example of Florentine Renaissance metalwork, incorporating within its silver-gilt frame a series of twenty silver plaques with nielloed scenes depicting the Passion of Christ and various saints.. Processional cross 193506

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Processional cross ca. 1460-80 Italian, Florence Inscriptions on the back of this object indicate that it served as the repository for a relic believed to be a fragment of the True Cross and that it is thought to have been made for a convent of the Poor Clares, probably in Florence. It is an extraordinary example of Florentine Renaissance metalwork, incorporating within its silver-gilt frame a series of twenty silver plaques with nielloed scenes depicting the Passion of Christ and various saints.. Processional cross 193506 by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.

Royalty Free License

Royalty-Free Standard Commercial licenses are granted for worldwide, non-exclusive and perpetual use, unless specifically noted otherwise. All Royalty-Free transactions are final. The Royalty-Free Standard Commercial license has no limitations and covers up to 15 users.