Vintage Florentine Gilt San Damiano Crucifix Cross Religious Wall Plaque
Circa 1950s-1960s, Midcentury. Made in Italy.
No visible maker's marks.
The San Damiano Cross is a 12th-century Romanesque icon crucifix from Italy. It is famous because St. Francis of Assisi prayed before it in 1205 and heard a voice command him to rebuild the Church. The original cross hangs in the Basilica of Saint Clare in Assisi.
Measures approximately 6.95 inches long by 5.5 inches wide (at widest points), and has a depth of approximately 0.55 inch.
Plaque is affixed with hook for wall hanging.
In good condition with no noticeable flaws. Please see all photos.
Circa 1950s-1960s, Midcentury. Made in Italy.
No visible maker's marks.
The San Damiano Cross is a 12th-century Romanesque icon crucifix from Italy. It is famous because St. Francis of Assisi prayed before it in 1205 and heard a voice command him to rebuild the Church. The original cross hangs in the Basilica of Saint Clare in Assisi.
Measures approximately 6.95 inches long by 5.5 inches wide (at widest points), and has a depth of approximately 0.55 inch.
Plaque is affixed with hook for wall hanging.
In good condition with no noticeable flaws. Please see all photos.