BK-1958-46
c. 1640 - c. 1660
Medium
gild
Dimensions
11.1; 10.2; 1.2; 7.6
About this artwork
inscription: ‘Pasce Que meas // [...]cun de nous f[...]’
Art Historical Context
This exquisite small-scale artwork, titled *BK-1958-46*, is a gilt enamel piece by Jean Limosin, dating to around 1640–1660. Measuring just 11.1 cm in height, it exemplifies the refined tradition of Limoges enamels from France, where artists like the Limosin family specialized in painting vibrant, translucent enamels onto metal bases, often copper, and firing them in kilns for a durable, jewel-like finish. Gilding—the application of gold leaf or powder—adds a luminous, opulent glow, elevating these objects from mere decoration to treasures fit for devotional or aristocratic settings. The part...