13 janvier 2026
Wall decoration, Trapani, First half of the 17th century
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Wall decoration, Trapani, First half of the 17th century. Gilt bronze, enamel, coral. H. 31.7 cm × W. 27.4 cm. © Ambras Castle Innsbruck, PA 987
The wall decoration belongs to a type that was frequently produced in Trapani (Sicily) in the 17th century.
The polygonal shape and the framing with enameled floral motifs are based on mundane decorative plates of that era.
The three niches depict Mary and various saints.
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