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| Keywords: Francesco Marti - Devotional Plaque with the Holy Family - Walters 541064.jpg The Latin inscription which translates as Unto us a child is born is from the liturgy of the High Mass sung on Christmas day The symmetrical composition and the harmonious arrangement of the flowing draperies are characteristic of High Renaissance classicism The ring at the top of this plaque reveals that it was to be hung on the wall as a focus of private devotion ca 1510 Renaissance gilt bronze cm 14 12 accession number 54 1064 18918 Henry Walters Baltimore 1911 mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1911 Translation Unto us a child is born place of origin Lucca Italy Walters Art Museum license Renaissance reliefs in the Walters Art Museum Plaquettes Francesco Marti Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
