Plaque
1300-1400
Medium
Decorative Arts
Classification
Decorative Arts
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.240.14
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Smithsonian American Art! This intriguing *Plaque*, created by an unidentified artist between 1300 and 1400, is a fine example of medieval Decorative Arts. Generously gifted by collector John Gellatly, it now resides in the Smithsonian Collection, classified among objects that blend artistry with everyday utility. Hailing from the late Middle Ages, such plaques were prized for adorning homes, furniture, or religious settings, often conveying personal or communal themes. The "family" tag suggests it may evoke kinship or domestic life, mirroring the era's emphasis on lineage, pie...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –