Panel from a Triptych with Bishop Saint, mid-15th century, Made in Lower or Middle Rhine, Germany, German, Copper-gilt, Overall (left wing): 8 5/8 x 2 1/16 x 1/16 in. (21.9 x 5.3 x 0.1 cm), Metalwork-Copper, The technique of punched dots (opus punctorium) to create a composition originated with goldsmith work and in many respects is a precursor to the art of engraving. Originally forming a triptych, the attendant Bishop saint may associate this devotional object with a specific city such as Cologne or Mainz
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Panel, Triptych, Bishop Saint, mid-15th century, Lower, Middle Rhine, Germany, German, Copper-gilt, Overall, left wing, 8 5/8 x 2 1/16 1/16, 21.9 5.3 0.1 cm, Metalwork-Copper, technique, punched dots, opus punctorium, create, composition originated, goldsmith work, respects, precursor, art, engraving, Originally forming, triptych, attendant Bishop, saint, associate, devotional object, specific city, Cologne, Mainz
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