Stained GlassGerman18th century

Betrothal Plaque

1740

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Loops for hanging are soldered to frame. One panel with diagonal repair? Depicts a lady holding a cup and a man on a horse. The figures are outlined on the front but toned on the reverse of the glass.

Classification

Stained Glass

Medium

White glass with silver stain and vitreous paint

Culture

German

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

15.4 x 11.8 x 0.9 cm (6 1/16 x 4 5/8 x 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Philip Hofer, Gift to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1984.

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