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Two Crowned Martyrs, c. 1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass)
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Two Crowned Martyrs, c. 1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass)
7390070 Two Crowned Martyrs, c.1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass) by French School, (13th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Limoges champleve enamels were made by gouging out a shallow recess in a hammered copper plate, which was filled with powdered glass. When heated this fused to become level with the divisions formed by the edges of the fields'. The surface was then polished. The resulting images have bold linear modelling, and jewel-like colours. Early examples had gilded backgrounds, but by the thirteenth century blue predominated. The hands, feet and faces of figures were sometimes made separately, and were attached by means of rivets.); © Fitzwilliam Museum
Media ID 32012746
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Two Crowned Martyrs" created by the French School in the 13th century. The piece, currently housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, is a prime example of Limoges champleve enamels. The technique used to create this masterpiece involved delicately gouging out shallow recesses on a hammered copper plate and filling them with powdered glass. When heated, the glass fused with the plate and formed distinct divisions that were polished to perfection. The resulting image boasts bold linear modeling and jewel-like colors. In this particular artwork, blue predominates as opposed to earlier examples where gilded backgrounds were more common. Notably, hands, feet, and faces of figures were sometimes crafted separately and attached using rivets. The two crowned martyrs depicted in this piece represent an important aspect of Christian religious history during the Middle Ages. Their regal crowns symbolize their devotion to their faith even unto death. With its rich colors and meticulous craftsmanship, this work of art transports viewers back in time to appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and historical significance. It serves as a testament to the skillful mastery of enamelwork during medieval times while also offering insight into religious practices from that era. Andrew Morris's photograph expertly captures every intricate detail of this remarkable artifact for all art enthusiasts to admire and cherish for years to come.
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