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Crown of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, known as the Crown of the Andes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold crown with a tall, thin cross on top. The cross has a green center and gold details. The crown has two large, curved handles on either side. The crown is decorated with gold filigree and many square and teardrop-shaped emeralds. The emeralds are a bright green color. The crown has a round base and a short band around the bottom. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
Ca. 1660 (diadem) and ca. 1770 (arches)
Medium
Gold, repoussé and chased; emeralds
Culture
Colombian; Popayán
Dimensions
534 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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