Stained GlassGerman18th century

Betrothal Plaque

1737

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

One panel with repairs or made of three pieces? Loops for hanging are soldered to frame. Design of lady with cup and man with a flower, under a tree. Figures are outlined on the front of the glass but toned on the reverse.

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

15.7 x 11.5 x 0.8 cm (6 3/16 x 4 1/2 x 5/16 in.)

Provenance

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

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