Liturgical Peace depicting "Ecce Homo"
Tuscany, late 15th - early 16th century
Liturgical Peace depicting "Ecce Homo"
Tuscany, late 15th - early 16th century
Dark patina bronze bas-relief
Finely chiseled lost-wax casting of excellent quality.
Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm, case: 12 x 8 cm
Perfect condition
Splendid liturgical "Peace" in cast and chiseled bronze depicting an intense image of Christ crowned with thorns, bound, and holding a staff.
This is the most widespread iconography of the "Ecce Homo."
Christ, scourged, his face disfigured by pain and tied to a rope, is presented by Pilate to the crowd to be mocked and insulted.
The plaque, worked in bas-relief, is deeply symbolic and represents all the sufferings of the Son of God for the redemption of all humanity from sin.
Precisely for this reason, it was one of the most commonly used images on these objects of the Christian liturgy, which the priest kissed during the celebration of Holy Mass and then offered to the other celebrants and finally to the faithful.
This rite was in vogue in the 13th century to replace the ancient custom of the "kiss of Peace" (now a handshake is used), hence the name of these precious artifacts.
The "Peace" presented here dates back to the late 15th century and is distinguished by its splendid workmanship and extraordinary patina, which highlights its age compared to later reissues.
It is housed in a wooden case.
A certificate of authenticity and description are provided.
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