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| Keywords: Italian - Marten's Head - Walters 571982 - Profile.jpg This jeweled marten's head is nearly identical to that attached to the fur held by the countess in Veronese's portrait of Countess da Porto Walters 37 541 and is displayed here in a similar way The animal was associated with childbirth and wearing its fur was believed to increase a woman's fertility and protect her during pregnancy Since antiquity the marten had been thought to conceive through its ear or mouth and therefore chastely The dove on the creature's nose may be a symbol of the Holy Ghost and further allude to Mary's miraculous conception This would add to the amulet's protective powers ca 1550 1559 gold with enamel rubies garnets and pearls cm 8 4 accession number 57 1982 20181 John Hunt Dublin Ireland Walters Art Museum 1967 by exchange Museum acquisition by exchange 1967 World of Wonder The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1971-1972 Jewelry - Ancient to Modern The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1979-1980 Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces in Miniature The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1984-1985 Highlights from the Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1998-2001 At Home in Renaissance Italy Victoria and Albert Museum London 2006-2007 place of origin Venice Italy Walters Art Museum license Renaissance applied arts in the Walters Art Museum Italian art in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Zibellini Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum 1550s jewellery Fur fashion in 1555 | ||||
