Plate of Saint Clare 1535
Made around 1535, in Faenza, Italy, this beautiful brass plate still retains its bright colors and delicate yet strong lines, achieved by a repeated polishing technique developed by Baldassare Manara, who was once a renowned Italian artist.
The central figure is that of St. Clare of Assisi, traditionally represented with the Custody in her right hand, which she always holds high. In his left hand he carries the Holy Scriptures, which denote his love for the Word, and a blue lily, which usually symbolizes the sanctity of the character that sustains him.
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