Saint Clare roundel
An herald is a picture which on a round in format, also known as roundel; this is a more commonly the term, used to describe a small round element of a complex picture such as an altarpiece. Sometimes, small roundels are worn as medallions.
This particular herald is made of steel and decorated in stained glass, depicting the figure of Saint Clare. The work was completed between the 20s and 30s of 1500, and it represents Saint Clare of Assisi holding the Monstrance. The crystal is greatly detailed, even when it uses a single bright shade of gold, and in the upper left part the initials SE are read, attributed to the person who commissioned this work.
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