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Peter Flötner (Thurgau, 1490 - Nürnberg, 1546)
Temptation of the Faith
Ae rectangular cast, 108.3 x 95.3 mm; 370.5 g; brown patina with traces of gilding
Faith, lying in a forest with a cross at her feet, is surrounded by monsters. Two figures can be seen behind a tree trunk (one hooded); in the background view of a city with smoking chimneys. Splendid and rare contemporary casting
Bibl. Weber 1975 n. 38 (lead), Bekker 1998, p. 109 n. 250
Live auction 274
Plaquettes and Medals from the 14th to the 19th century
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, tue 31 October 2023
SINGLE SESSION 31/10/2023 Hours 15:00