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CATALOGUE OF THE PLATES,

CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME.

WORKS IN NIELLO , UPON SILVER .

Plate.

1. A Pax, on which are represented the Madonna , seated upon a throne,with the Infant Saviour in her lap ; on each side of her, an Angel holdinga lily ; and, below, St. Catharine, St. Lucia , and other female Saints. Itmay be proper to observe that, in the original, the diadems, or glories,round the heads of the figures, the borders of their garments, and the wingsof the two angels, are enriched by gilding. This piece, which is believedto be a genuine performance of Maso Finiguerra , is inclosed in a frameof massy silver, richly and tastefully decorated with chiselled work andenamel. The two letters G. R. at the bottom of the frame, are probablythe initials of the person by whose orders the work was executed. Thishighly interesting specimen was purchased by Mr. Woodburn, at thesale of the late Sir M. M. Sykes, Bart., (lot 1244,) for 315/.

The Artists by whom the following Pieces were executed, are unknown.

2. The Dead Body of Christ, supported in the Sepulchre by the Madonna and Mary Magdalen . At bottom, within a circle, is inscribed P. (pro)VITA POPULI PASSUS SUM.

3. A circular piece, representing a female Saint, a graceful whole lengthfigure, with the palm of Martyrdom in her hand.