Gilt Lead Relief of Saint Bartholomew – Possibly Netherlandish, First Half 17th Century Belgian private collection Ex Christie’s, Amsterdam – Furniture and Works of Art, 15 & 16 December 2008, Lot 25 A gilt lead relief of Saint Bartholomew Possibly Netherlandish, first half of the 17th century This rare devotional relief depicts Saint Bartholomew standing in an arched niche, holding the attributes of his martyrdom. The figure is shown with a halo and flowing drapery, above the incised inscription BARTHOLOMEUS. The rectangular plaque is surmounted by a beautifully detailed strap-work cresting with small suspension loop. The gilding rubbed with age-consistent wear. Dimensions: approx. 16 cm tall including cresting, 9.2 cm wide Material: Gilt lead A finely detailed and atmospheric early 17th-century Netherlandish devotional relief – scarce in private hands. Please note that we currently do not ship orders to the United States.