When was "Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity" created?

This artwork was created c. 1480 (pax frame); c. 1850/1875 (miniature).

Is "Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity" in the public domain?

Yes, Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity

Q: Who created "Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity"?

Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity was created by Possibly Florentine 15th Century (pax frame), western European 19th Century (miniature) in c. 1480 (pax frame); c. 1850/1875 (miniature).

Q: What medium is "Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity"?

Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity is gilded silver, copper, brass, enamel with pearls and glass bead, containing a miniature painted on parchment (?); glass cover, cloth inner lining.

Possibly Florentine 15th Century (pax frame), western European 19th Century (miniature)

c. 1480 (pax frame); c. 1850/1875 (miniature)

Medium

gilded silver, copper, brass, enamel with pearls and glass bead, containing a miniature painted on parchment (?); glass cover, cloth inner lining

Dimensions

overall: 23.6 x 13.1 x 6.7 cm (9 5/16 x 5 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1961.9.196

Rights

Public Domain

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Pax with a Miniature of the Nativity

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