Pendant in the form of Cupid in a niche, anonymous, c. 1560 - c. 1580

Pendant in the form of Cupid in a niche, anonymous, c. 1560 - c. 1580

gold (metal), h 5.5cm × w 3.9cm More details

Efforts to reproduce a design quickly and simply were made as early as the Renaissance. Looking closely at this pendant, one can see that it is assembled of various parts: the niche, the little figure and the settings of the precious stones are joined together with screws.

On display in room 0.9