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Parade Shield Depicting the Conversion of Saint Paul

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Parade Shield Depicting the Conversion of Saint Paul" by an unknown artist. The object is circular and flat with a raised edge. The central scene depicts a man on horseback with a halo, reaching out to a fallen man on the ground. The man on the ground is wearing a helmet and armor and has a sword. A horse's head is near the man on the ground. In the background, a cityscape and a large winged figure are visible. The outer rim of the object features intricate designs, including the number "1305" and several circular medallions. The object appears to be made of metal, likely gold or brass, with a dark patina. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver
Culture:
Italian, Milan
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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