Antique French 1850 plaster bas relief religious plaque Pie Donne at the Cross on cream silk velvet with French letters

Antique French 1850 Plaster Religious Plaque, Bas Relief

$485.00
$485.00
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Antique French 1850 plaster bas relief religious plaque Pie Donne at the Cross on cream silk velvet with French letters
  • Antique French 1850 plaster bas relief religious plaque Pie Donne at the Cross on cream silk velvet with French letters
  • Antique French 1850 Plaster Religious Plaque, Bas Relief
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Antique French 1850 Plaster Religious Plaque, Bas Relief

Antique French 1850 Plaster Religious Plaque, Bas Relief

$485.00
$485.00
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A striking and soulful piece of French devotional art, this antique French religious plaque was made around 1850. The plaque captures the poignant presence of the Pie Donne—the Pious Women—at the foot of the Cross, rendered with remarkable sensitivity and grace. An elegant oval executed in finely modeled plaster bas relief, the scene centers on the Crucifixion, yet it is the quiet sorrow and devotion of the women below that draws you in. Their softly draped garments, bowed heads, and expressive gestures convey a profound sense of mourning, faith, and presence.

The time-softened surface, with its beautifully aged patina and subtle tonal variation, enhances every sculptural detail—from the texture of the cross to the swirling clouds above—giving the piece a luminous, almost ethereal quality. Whether you display it as the focal point of a devotional altar, incorporate it into a collected wall of antique religious art, or place it where it can be quietly contemplated, you bring into your space a piece that offers both beauty and deep emotional resonance. A rare and evocative work, rich with symbolism, history, and soul. There is no hanger on the back.

Complimentary U.S. shipping included.

  • Measures 12" x 8-1/2".
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Collector’s Notes.

French religious plaques of the 19th century were often created for private devotion or ecclesiastical settings. This example is especially appealing for its expressive modeling and beautifully aged surface.

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